Agenda packet — Ojai City Council, September 8, 2026 (part 2 of 2)

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ANDRULAITIS MIXON ARCHITECTS, INC.
expressly reserves their common law copyright
and other property rights in these plans. These
plans are not to be reproduced, changed, or
copied in any form or manner whatsoever, nor
are they to be assigned to a third party without
first obtaining the written permission and
consent of Andrulaitis Mixon Architects, Inc. In
the event of unauthorized reuse of these plans
by a third party, the third party shall hold
Andrulaitis Mixon Architects, Inc. harmless.

SUBMITTALS
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LICENSE
Proposed project/remodel for:

El Roblar Hotel
Health Spa & Wellness Center
107 N Ventura Street
Ojai, CA 93023

ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIORS
D-101
DEMO
PLAN
Demo Plan
1 Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0"
01 DEMO NOTES
01 02
03 REMOVE (E) NON-BEARING WALLS

REMOVE (E) INTERIOR DOORS

REMOVE (E) PLUMBING FIXTURES
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Proposed project/remodel for:

El Roblar Hotel
Health Spa & Wellness Center
107 N Ventura Street
Ojai, CA 93023

ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIORS
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FLOOR
PLAN

WOMEN'S
683 SF
OL=14
ADA
SHOWER
SHOWER
SHOWER
ADA

DRESS RM

DRESS RM
RETAIL
351 SF
OL=6
STEAM
ROOM
228 SF
OL=15
GYM
1,142 SF
OL=68
BOH
205 SF
OL=2
BOH
256 SF
OL=2

RECEPTION

CHECK IN
PATIO
1,821 SQFT

TREATMENT
ROOM
341 SF
OL=3
LOBBY
529 SF
OL=35
OFC
104 SF
OL=1

LINEN &

STORAGE
322 SF
OL=1
MEP
ROOM
82 SF
BOH
310 SF
OL=3
MEN'S
636 SF
OL=13
ADA
SHOWER
SHOWER
SHOWER
ADA

DRESS RM

DRESS RM
SAUNA
ROOM
226 SF
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TREATMENT
ROOM
145 SF
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TREATMENT
ROOM
168 SF
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TREATMENT
ROOM
155 SF
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TREATMENT
ROOM
163 SF
OL=2

TREATMENT
ROOM
346 SF
OL=3

OUTDOOR

TREATMENT
246 SF
OL=2

TREATMENT
ROOM
157 SF
OL=1
Floor Plan
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EXIT 1
EXIT 2
EXIT 3
EXIT 4
BOH
345 SF
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ROOM NAME

ROOM AREA

OCCUPANT LOAD

EXIT PATH OF TRAVEL

ENTRY/RETAIL

DRESSING
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TREATMENT
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GYM

OUTDOOR

BACK OF
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SERVICE
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WOMEN'S
1024 SF

ATTENDANT
/ LINEN
AND

STORAGE
195 SF
BOH
377 SF
RETAIL
375 SF
STEAM
ROOM
223 SF

TREATMENT
ROOM
140 SF
HOT
TUB
SALTED

HOT TUB
COLD
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GYM
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BOH
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BOH
256 SF
MEN'S
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RECEPTION

CHECK IN
MEP
ROOM
204 SF
PATIO
1821 SQFT

TREATMENT
ROOM
130 SF

TREATMENT
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130 SF
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140 SF

TREATMENT
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223 SF
GARDEN
3240 SF
LOBBY
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CORRIDOR
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Proposed project/remodel for:

El Roblar Hotel
Health Spa & Wellness Center
107 N Ventura Street
Ojai, CA 93023

ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIORS
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ROOF
PLAN
01 ROOF NOTES
01 02
03 04
05 (E) 3 FT TALL WOOD SLAT EQUIPMENT SCREEN
(E) HVAC EQUIPMENT
(E) ROOF TO REMAIN
(N) CLAY TILE WOOD AWNING
(E) CONCRETE ROOF TILE TO REMAIN
02 01
03 03
03 03
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East Elevation
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Proposed project/remodel for:

El Roblar Hotel
Health Spa & Wellness Center
107 N Ventura Street
Ojai, CA 93023

ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIORS
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EXISTING EXTERIOR

ELEVATIONS
03 03 01
02 02
02 ELEVATION NOTES
01 02
03 04
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7 FT TALL WOOD PRIVACY FENCE
(E) 3 FT TALL WOOD SLAT EQUIPMENT SCREEN
(E) PAINTED BLOCK WALL
(E) STEEL AWNING TO BE REMOVED
(E) WINDOWS & DOOR TO REMAIN
(E) CONCRETE ROOF TILE TO REMAIN
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Proposed project/remodel for:

El Roblar Hotel
Health Spa & Wellness Center
107 N Ventura Street
Ojai, CA 93023

ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIORS
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PROPOSED EXTERIOR

ELEVATIONS
05 ELEVATION NOTES
01 02
03 04
05 06
6 FT TALL METAL FENCE AND/OR GATE
36" HIGH PAINTED WAINSCOT
(E) 3 FT TALL WOOD SLAT EQUIPMENT SCREEN TO BE PAINTED WHITE (E) CONCRETE ROOF TILE TO REMAIN

PRIVACY LANDSCAPE BUFFER IN RAISED CONCRETE PLANTER
7 FT TALL WOOD PRIVACY FENCE
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03 FENCING

THERMORY

BENCHMARK CLEAR PINE

BUILDING & TRIM

SHERWIN WILLIAMS
"SHELL WHITE"

WALL SCONCE

HUBBARDTON FORGE

HENRY SMALL DARK SKY

FRIENDLY OUTDOOR SCONCE

WINDOWS & DOORS

SHERWIN WILLIAMS
"ROCKWOOD DARK BROWN"

EXTERIOR FINISHES

ROOFING
MCA 2-PIECE ROOF TILE
"CORONA TAPERED MISSION"
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Administrative Report
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Weston Montgomery, Chief Deputy City Clerk
MEETING DATE: September 8, 2026
SUBJECT: Resolution Appointing a Voting Delegate and Alternate Voting Delegate to the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference. (Operational Need)

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-32 appointing a voting delegate and an alternate voting delegate to the 2026 League of California Cities Conference.

DISCUSSION
The League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference is scheduled for September 23 – 25, 2026 at the Anaheim Convention Center. At the Annual Conference, the League of California Cities convenes a General Assembly. This is an opportunity for members to consider resolutions that establish Cal Cities policy. In order to vote at the General Assembly, the City Council must designate by resolution a voting delegate and up to two alternate voting delegates.

The League of California Cities requires such designation be approved by the City Council and confirmation of the designation to be provided to the League in advance. Staff recommends the City Council appoint a voting delegate and alternate voting delegate to participate in the General Assembly and adopt the attached resolution confirming the appointments. The General Assembly is the last session on the last day of the event, and delegate and/or alternate shall commit to attendance.

Members of the City Council who are currently registered to attend the 2026 Annual Conference include:
 Mayor Pro Tem Mang
 Council Member Lang
 Council Member Rule
 Council Member Whitman

CITY COUNCIL GOALS ALIGNMENT
Goal No. 9 - Communication and Relationships
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OPTIONS

1. Take no action;

2. Provide alternative direction to staff.

FISCAL IMPACT
The adopted 2026-27 Annual Budget provides sufficient funding to support the conference registration and lodging expenses for the League of California Cities Annual Conference.

Prepared by: Weston Montgomery, Chief Deputy City Clerk

ATTACHMENT(S)
A. Cal Cities Resolution Packet
B. Ojai Resolution No. 2026-32
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CAL CITIES OFFICERS
President
Gabe Quinto
Mayor
El Cerrito
First Vice President
Teresa Acosta
Council Member
Carlsbad
Second Vice President
David Cohen
Council Member
San Jose
Immediate Past President
Lynne B. Kennedy
Mayor Pro Tem,
Rancho Cucamonga
Executive Director
and CEO
Carolyn M. Coleman
1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org August 10, 2026
TO: Cal Cities Members
RE: Cal Cities 2026 Resolution Packet
Sixty days before the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo, Cal Cities members may submit resolutions on issues of importance to cities. This year, Cal Cities received one resolution by the July 25 deadline.

The attached packet contains the proposed resolution, background information, supporting letters from cities and city officials, and an analysis of the resolution by Cal Cities. The packet includes detailed information on the resolution process and the next steps for the resolution.

We encourage each city council to consider the resolution and determine a position so your voting delegate can represent your city’s position on the resolution.

Voting Delegates: City councils must appoint a voting delegate to vote during the General Assembly. Each city may also appoint up to two alternate delegates. If your city has not already done so, please appoint your voting delegate by Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. The voting delegate packet contains more information.

The 2026 General Assembly will be held Friday, Sept. 25, at 8:30 a.m. in the Anaheim Convention Center during the Annual Conference and Expo.

For questions about resolutions, voting delegates, or the General Assembly, please contact Zach Seals.
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Information on 2026 Resolutions Process
Consideration by Policy Committee (pre-conference)
Per the Cal Cities bylaws, Cal Cities President Gabe Quinto has referred the submitted resolution to the Housing, Community, and Economic Development Committee. The committee will meet on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 10 a.m. via Zoom to review the resolution and make a recommendation that will be sent to the Resolutions Committee. A public comment period will be held during the meeting. Register for the meeting here.

A list of recommendations the policy committee may make during its meeting is on page two of this packet.

Consideration by Resolutions Committee (during conference) On Thursday, Sept. 24, at 1:00 p.m. the Resolutions Committee will meet to review the resolution and the recommendation of the policy committee.

The Resolutions Committee consist of one representative from each of Cal Cities caucuses, departments, divisions, and policy committees, as well as up to ten additional appointments made by the Cal Cities President. A public comment period will be held during the meeting. Refer to the onsite conference program for the location.

A list of recommendations the Resolutions Committee may make during its meeting is on page two of this packet.

Consideration by the General Assembly (during conference) The General Assembly will convene on Friday, Sept. 25, at 8:30 a.m. to consider any resolutions the Resolutions Committee has forwarded. To vote during the General Assembly, voting delegates must have checked in at the voting delegate booth.

Conference attendees will receive materials for the General Assembly on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 24. For more information on voting and discussion procedures during the General Assembly, see page three of this packet.

Petitioned Resolutions (during conference)
The petitioned resolution is an alternate method to introduce policy proposals during the annual conference. To initiate a petitioned resolution, voting delegates from 10% of member cities must sign the petition. The resolution and signatures are due at least 24 hours before the beginning of the General Assembly. Voting delegates who have checked in at the voting delegate booth can receive more information on petitioned resolutions at the booth onsite. 1 171
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Policy Committee and Resolutions Committee Actions
The submitted resolution will be heard by the policy committee to which it was assigned, and the Resolutions Committee. The table below shows what recommendations these bodies may make on the resolution.

Policy Committee Actions Resolutions Committee Actions
Approve Approve
Disapprove* Disapprove*
No Action No Action
Amend and approve Amend and approve
Refer to appropriate policy committee
for further study*
Approve as amended
Refer as amended to appropriate
policy committee for further study*
Refer to appropriate policy committee
for further study*
Refer as amended to appropriate
policy committee for further study*
Approve with additional
amendment(s)
Additional amendments and refer to
appropriate policy committee for
further study*
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General Assembly Voting and Discussion Procedures
Discussion Procedures:

Discussion procedures during the General Assembly are guided by two calendars:
the Consent Calendar and the Regular Calendar. As seen below, resolutions are calendared by the recommendations they receive from policy committees and the Resolutions Committee.

For General Resolutions:

Policy Committee
Recommendation
Resolutions Committee
Recommendation Calendar
Approve Approve Consent Calendar
Approve Disapprove or refer Regular Calendar
Disapprove or refer Approve Regular Calendar
Disapprove or refer Disapprove or refer Does not proceed to General Assembly
For Petitioned Resolutions:

Policy Committee
Recommendation Resolutions Committee Action Calendar
N/A
Approve Regular Calendar
Disapprove or Refer Regular Calendar
Disqualified Does not proceed to General
Assembly
Items on the Consent Calendar will be presented as one motion during the General Assembly from the Resolutions Committee chair. Unless an item on the Consent Calendar is set aside by the majority of the General Assembly, a vote will be taken on the whole calendar. If an item is set aside, it will be opened for discussion, followed by a vote.

Items on the Regular Calendar will be presented individually by the Resolutions Committee chair. After a recommendation is presented by the Resolutions Committee chair, the resolution will be opened for discussion by the General Assembly. A vote will take place following discussion.

Voting Procedures:

Per Cal Cities Bylaws Article XII, Sec. 2, all votes will be conducted by voice vote first. If the presiding official cannot determine the outcome, a vote will be taken by an alternative method, typically a raise of voting cards by voting delegates. A roll call vote may be called for by delegates of ten percent or more of the General Assembly.
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2026 Resolution

1. Resolution No. 1 submitted by City of Murrieta
• Letters of concurrence submitted by:
i. City of Banning;
ii. City of Calimesa;
iii. City of Canyon Lake;
iv. City of Moreno Valley;
v. City of Norco;
vi. City of Torrance;
vii. Crystal Ruiz, Mayor, City of San Jacinto;
viii. Jessica Alexander, Mayor, City of Temecula
• Referred to Housing, Community, and Economic Development Committee
• Policy Committee Recommendation:
• Resolutions Committee Recommendation:
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Resolution No. 1
Submitted by City of Murietta
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1. A RESOLUTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES

CALLING FOR A WORKING GROUP TO CONSIDER A STATE CONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENT OR OTHER FORM OF INITIATIVE TO ENSURE FINAL LOCAL AUTHORITY OVER

HOUSING AND LAND USE DECISIONS
Source: City of Murrieta
Concurrence of five or more cities/city officials
Cities/city officials: City of Banning; City of Calimesa; City of Canyon Lake; City of Moreno Valley; City of Norco; City of Torrance; Crystal Ruiz, Mayor, City of San Jacinto; Jessica Alexander, Mayor, City of Temecula
Referred to: Housing, Community, and Economic Development Policy Committee WHEREAS, California cities have historically been responsible for adopting general plans and zoning regulations, reviewing housing development proposals, and providing or coordinating the streets, water, wastewater, public safety, parks, transportation, and other infrastructure and services necessary to support responsible, environmentally sound, and well-planned residential growth; and
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities is dedicated to protecting and expanding local control for municipalities across the state to ensure their orderly growth and development; and
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities recognizes that local zoning is a primary function of cities and an essential component of home rule, and that a city’s general plan should guide its land use planning and strategic decision-making free from pre-emption by the state; and
WHEREAS, increasingly prescriptive statewide housing mandates and development approval requirements can override locally adopted plans, zoning standards, and public review procedures without adequately accounting for differences that exist in each unique jurisdiction in infrastructure capacity, water availability, wildfire and evacuation risks, environmental constraints, fiscal impacts, public service needs, and community priorities; and
WHEREAS, California’s housing goals can be more effectively advanced through state funding, streamlined environmental requirements, and voluntary partnerships that support housing production while preserving the authority of locally elected officials to determine how and where housing is best planned and approved; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities, assembled during the Annual Conference in Anaheim, California, on September 25, 2026, that the League of California Cities support the development and advancement of a state constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballotbased strategies that restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters within municipal boundaries, including general plans, housing elements, zoning, density, design and development standards, project siting, and the approval or denial of housing development applications; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any constitutional amendment or alternative strategy should preserve the State’s authority to establish broad statewide housing goals and enforce constitutional and civil rights, fair housing requirements, building and life-safety standards, and generally applicable environmental protections, while protecting cities from state actions that compel, through funding conditions or state law, the approval of housing developments that are inconsistent with locally adopted requirements; override local zoning or density standards; or invalidate locally adopted housing or land use decisions when a city has planned in good faith to accommodate its regional housing needs allocation and maintains adequate capacity for housing at all income levels; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the League of California Cities consider establishing a statewide working group or other appropriate committee(s) to evaluate and develop a proposed constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters including but limited to: conducting appropriate legal, fiscal, and policy analyses; engaging cities and other stakeholders; and building a statewide coalition of proponent supporters in preparation for; the November 2030 General Election, or within another reasonable time frame as determined by the working group.
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Resolution No. 1: Background
Information
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Background Information for Resolution
Source: City of Murrieta
Background:

California cities are responsible for planning residential growth, adopting general plans and zoning regulations, reviewing development proposals, and providing or coordinating the infrastructure and public services necessary to support new housing. Since 2010, the State has enacted more than 500 housing-related laws that have increasingly shifted housing and land use authority away from local governments. These laws have expanded by-right development, limited locally adopted standards and review processes, and established enforcement mechanisms, including the builder’s remedy, that may override local plans and zoning. Although these measures are frequently presented as solutions to housing affordability, many increase development capacity or restrict local review without delivering the meaningful production of housing needed to address the housing crisis.

At the same time, the State has continued to prioritize increased development capacity without adequately accounting for the infrastructure, public services, economic realities, and safety measures necessary to support housing growth.

State mandates often fail to reflect local conditions, including roadway and utility capacity, water availability, wildfire exposure, environmental limitations, fiscal impacts, and the availability of essential services. Cities are consequently required to accommodate additional housing while receiving no funding or assistance to address the resulting infrastructure and service demands.

Local elected officials are directly accountable to the residents who experience the effects of development decisions and are responsible for balancing housing production with infrastructure capacity, public safety, environmental protection, fiscal sustainability, and community needs. Cities of all types in California have been grappling with this dynamic, ranging from urban to rural, coastal to inland, small to large, northern to southern, voicing concerns to legislative representatives with minimal responsiveness. This is an issue of statewide concern that needs the strength and diversity of the League of California Cities to pursue a long-term solution.

The proposed resolution directs the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions. The working group would be tasked with developing a more balanced framework that preserves the State’s role in establishing broad housing goals and enforcing constitutional, civil rights, fair housing, building, life-safety, and environmental requirements, while restoring meaningful local authority to allow cities to determine how statewide housing 9 179
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objectives should be implemented in a manner that reflects local conditions and community priorities while continuing to support responsible housing production.

As the primary statewide organization representing California cities, the League is uniquely positioned to lead this effort. Its established policy, legal, legislative, communications, and advocacy networks enable it to convene municipalities, evaluate potential strategies, conduct legal and fiscal analyses, build consensus, engage stakeholders, and coordinate with statewide decision-makers. League leadership would help ensure that any recommendation reflects the collective interests of California municipalities and would provide the credibility, organizational capacity, and statewide reach necessary to advance a viable strategy.
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Resolution No. 1: Letters of
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July 23, 2026
President Gabe Quinto
League of California Cities
1400 K Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: Support for a Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Local Housing and Land Use Authority Dear President Quinto,
The City of Murrieta is sponsoring a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions.

The proposed resolution, together with the required background materials, will be submitted to Cal Cities for consideration at the 2026 Annual Conference in Orange County on September 24 and

25. The resolution would direct the League to convene a working group to evaluate potential approaches for addressing the increasingly broad and prescriptive state mandates affecting local housing, zoning, development standards, and project approval authority.

On behalf of the City of Canyon Lake, this letter confirms our support for the City of Murrieta’s submission of the proposed resolution and its consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly at the 2026 Annual Conference.

Sincerely,
Arron Brown
City Manager
City of Canyon Lake
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President Gabe Quinto
League of California Cities
1400 K Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: Support for a Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Local Housing and Land Use Authority Dear President Quinto,
The City of Murrieta is sponsoring a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions.

The proposed resolution, together with the required background materials, will be submitted to Cal Cities for consideration at the 2026 Annual Conference in Orange County on September 24 and 25. The resolution would direct the League to convene a working group to evaluate potential approaches to address increasingly broad and prescriptive state mandates affecting local housing, zoning, development standards, and project approval authority.

On behalf of the City of Moreno Valley, this letter confirms our support for the City of Murrieta’s submission of the proposed resolution and its consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly at the 2026 Annual Conference.

Sincerely,
Brian Mohan
City Manager
City of Moreno Valley

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July 22, 2026
President Gabe Quinto
League of California Cities
1400 K Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: Support for a Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Local Housing and Land Use Authority
Dear President Quinto,
The City of Murrieta is sponsoring a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions.

The proposed resolution, together with the required background materials, will be submitted to Cal Cities for consideration at the 2026 Annual Conference in Orange County on September 24 and 25. The resolution would direct the League to convene a working group to evaluate potential approaches for addressing the increasingly broad and prescriptive state mandates affecting local housing, zoning, development standards, and project approval authority.

On behalf of the City of the Norco, this letter confirms our support for the City of Murrieta’s submission of the proposed resolution and its consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly at the 2026 Annual Conference.

Sincerely,
Kevin Bash
City Council Member
(951) 768-8981
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Mr. Gabe Quinto, President
League of California Cities
1400 K Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: Support for the City of Murrieta's Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Local Housing and Land Use Authority Dear President Quinto:

I am writing in my individual capacity as Mayor of the City of Temecula to express my strong support for the City of Murrieta's proposed resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities at the 2026 Annual Conference.

The proposed resolution presents an important opportunity to thoughtfully evaluate the appropriate balance between California's statewide housing objectives and the constitutional principle of local governance. Establishing a statewide working group to examine a potential constitutional amendment, legislative reforms, or other policy initiatives will provide a meaningful forum to assess how local authority over housing and land use decisions can be strengthened while continuing to address the State's housing challenges.

Cities are uniquely positioned to understand the needs, opportunities, and constraints of their communities. Local elected officials are accountable to the residents they serve and are best equipped to make land use decisions that reflect a community's character, infrastructure capacity, economic development goals, environmental stewardship, and long-term vision. Equally important, local governments bear the primary responsibility for protecting public safety. Decisions regarding housing density, transportation, emergency access, wildfire preparedness, evacuation routes, police and fire service capacity, water availability, and critical infrastructure are inherently local matters that require the knowledge and judgment of those who serve their communities every day.

While the State has an important role in addressing California's housing needs, a collaborative approach that respects local expertise and preserves meaningful local discretion will produce stronger, safer, and more sustainable communities. The proposed working group offers an opportunity to evaluate policies that achieve these shared objectives while restoring an appropriate balance between state direction and local authority.
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Mr. Gabe Quinto, President
League of California Cities
July 23, 2026

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Although this letter reflects my personal position and is not an official action or policy of the City of Temecula or the Temecula City Council, I respectfully endorse the City of Murrieta's submission of this resolution and encourage its favorable consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly.

Thank you for your leadership and your thoughtful consideration of this important issue.

Respectfully,
Jessica Alexander
Mayor, City of Temecula
Signing in her individual capacity
and not on behalf of the City of Temecula
or the Temecula City Council.
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Resolution No. 1: Staff Analysis
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League of California Cities Staff Analysis on Resolution No. 1 Staff: Brady Guertin, Legislative Advocate
Committee: Housing, Community, and Economic Development Summary:

Resolution No.1 states that the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) will:

1. Support the development and advancement of a state constitutional amendment or legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategy that restores and strengthens local authority over housing and land use matters, including general plans, housing elements, zoning, density, design and development standards, project siting, and the approval or denial of housing development applications.

Pursuant to the resolution, the strategy should preserve the state’s authority to set broad, statewide housing goals and enforce civil rights, fair housing, building safety, and environmental standards while protecting local control by preventing the state from compelling the approval of developments that conflict with local requirements, override local zoning or density standards, or overturn local land use decisions where a city has planned for and maintained sufficient capacity to meet its housing obligations.

2. Consider establishing a statewide working group or other appropriate committee(s) to evaluate and develop a proposed constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters.

The resolution states: “conducting legal, fiscal, and policy analyses; engaging cities and other stakeholders; and building a statewide coalition of proponent supporters in preparation for the November 2030 General Election, or within another reasonable time period.” Background:

As provided in the background information, the city of Murrieta is sponsoring this resolution in response to concerns over state laws that have increasingly reduced city discretion over housing and land use decisions, including legislation that requires ministerial or by-right approvals for housing projects, limits the application of local development standards, and strengthens state enforcement mechanisms against local governments.

Additionally, the city of Murrieta, in its background information, maintains that these legislative efforts have not resulted in sufficient housing production to address California's housing shortage and have not adequately accounted for 24 194
local infrastructure, public service needs, public safety, market, and fiscal considerations.

The resolution states that California’s housing goals are better advanced through state funding, streamlined environmental requirements, and voluntary partnerships, while preserving local authority over how and where housing is best planned and approved.

Consideration of the resolution may be informed by a brief examination of how the California Constitution allocates authority between the state and cities with respect to land use decisions.

The constitution grants cities the power to adopt local laws to protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare. This grant is called the “police power,” which is the basis for local land use regulation. The constitution grants charter cities the additional power to adopt local laws affecting “municipal affairs.” This power, commonly referred to as “home rule,” is based on the principle that a city, rather than the state, is in the best position to identify and satisfy the needs of the local community.

The constitution’s broad grant of police power contains a significant limitation.

Local law adopted under the police power is not valid if it “conflicts” with state law. A local law “conflicts” with state law when it regulates the same “field” in which the Legislature has stated its intent to occupy. In that case, state law is said to “preempt” the local law and it cannot be enforced.

An ordinance adopted by a charter city under the municipal affairs power cannot be enforced if it affects a “matter of statewide concern.” The subjects that have been identified as “matters of statewide concern” have changed over the years due to economic, social, and political circumstances.

Since the 1960s, the state has enacted numerous laws that limit or preempt aspects of local land use and zoning authority. These laws include the Fair Employment and Housing Act, Housing Element Law, Housing Accountability Act, Density Bonus Law, Permit Streamlining Act, accessory dwelling unit laws, California Environmental Quality Act, and others. In recent years, the state has enacted several laws that Cal Cities was the leading opposition force against, as many of the proposals pre-empted local land use authority, limited public review, and constrained local flexibility. In support of its housing and land use legislation, the Legislature has cited a statewide housing crisis and the need for increased housing production at all income levels while asserting that a uniform approach to local land use decision-making is required. 25 195
Discussion:

The resolution does not prescribe a specific policy mechanism. The eight letters in support recommend creating a working group or committee to evaluate potential approaches, including legislative proposals, constitutional amendments, or ballot initiatives to strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters.

A discussion of a strategy to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters will need to consider the California Constitution’s framework for both preemption of police power enactments and municipal affairs, discussed above. It will also need to determine whether changes to the California Constitution will be proposed, and whether they constitute an amendment or a revision, which require different processes.

A constitutional revision is a multistep process blending legislative consensus, voter support, and on occasion, a constitutional convention. It requires significant public engagement.

A constitutional amendment would require a ballot initiative, which includes gathering enough valid signatures to qualify for the ballot, building large coalitions to support election efforts, and campaigning to voters to support the initiative. This process can involve significant costs. In the last major election for ballot initiatives in 2024, proponents spent $8-$18 million to qualify for the ballot and spent nearly $700 million for the full election cycle, averaging out to about $100 million per ballot initiative.

Cal Cities has been engaged in ballot advocacy for over 20 years. In the early 2000s, Cal Cities developed a ballot advocacy infrastructure that included forming an issue political action committee, fundraising, establishing a network of regional managers, and building a coalition with other organizations to ultimately advocate on a ballot measure. Ballot advocacy requires the approval of the Board of Directors with a supermajority vote.

In the Legislature, Cal Cities plays an active and influential role to ensure that local flexibility and autonomy in the land use and housing space is maintained by engaging on dozens of bills every legislative session to ensure that cities' voices are heard at the state Capitol. Below, you will find Cal Cities “Existing Policy” on local control, housing, and land use policies.

Fiscal Impact
The resolution itself would not have a significant direct fiscal impact. However, depending on what actions follow, the fiscal costs could be significant. 26 196
Existing Cal Cities Policy
Vision
To be recognized and respected as the leading advocate for the common interests of California's cities.

Mission Statement
To expand and protect local control for cities through education and advocacy to enhance the quality of life for all Californians.

We Believe
• Local self-governance is the cornerstone of democracy. • Our strength lies in the unity of our diverse communities of interest. • In the involvement of all stakeholders in establishing goals and in solving problems.
• In conducting the business of government with transparency, openness, respect, and civility.
• The spirit of honest public service is what builds communities. • Open decision-making that is of the highest ethical standards honors the public trust.
• Cities are vital to the strength of the California economy. • The vitality of cities is dependent upon their fiscal stability and local autonomy.
• The active participation of all city officials increases the League's effectiveness.
• Partnerships and collaborations are essential elements of focused advocacy and lobbying.
• Ethical and well-informed city officials are essential for responsive, visionary leadership and effective and efficient city operations.

Zoning
Cal Cities believes local zoning is a primary function of cities and is an essential component of home rule. The process of adoption, implementation and enforcement of zoning ordinances should be open and fair to the public and enhance the responsiveness of local decision-makers. State policy should leave local siting and use decisions to the city and not interfere with local prerogative beyond providing a constitutionally valid procedure for adopting local regulations. State agency siting of facilities, including campuses and office buildings, should be subject to local notice and hearing requirements in order to meet concerns of the local community. Cal Cities opposes legislation that seeks to limit local authority over parking requirements.

Housing Element
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governments and should have equal status with the other elements of the general plan.

Encourage Full Community Participation
Foster an open and inclusive community dialogue and promote alliances and partnerships to meet community needs.

Well-Planned New Growth
Recognize and preserve open space, watersheds, environmental habitats, and agricultural lands, while accommodating new growth in compact forms, in a manner that:
• De-emphasizes automobile dependency;
• Integrates the new growth into existing communities;
• Creates a diversity of affordable housing near employment centers; • Provides job opportunities for people of all ages and income levels.

Support:

The following letters of concurrence were received:

City of Banning
City of Calimesa
City of Canyon Lake
City of Moreno Valley
City of Norco
City of Torrance
Crystal Ruiz, Mayor, City of San Jacinto
Jessica Alexander, Mayor, City of Temecula
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CITY OF OJAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-32

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OJAI,
DESIGNATING A DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE(S) FOR THE 2026

LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE
WHEREAS, the City of Ojai is a member of good standing of the League of California Cities; and
WHEREAS, representatives from the City will be attending the 2026 League Annual Conference in Anaheim, California, September 23-25, 2026; and WHEREAS, each member city has a right to cast one vote on matters pertaining to League policy at the conference; and
WHEREAS, consistent with League bylaws, a city's voting delegate and alternate must be designated by City Council action; and these individuals are identified in the online Voting Delegate Form provided to the League.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OJAI, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The Recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated and adopted as findings and determinations by the City Council as if fully set forth herein.

SECTION 2. Designee. The City of Ojai does designate _________________ as voting delegate and _______________ and ____________ as alternates to the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference General Assembly.

SECTION 3. California Environmental Quality Act. The City Council’s adoption of this Resolution and approval of a voting delegate and alternates is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act “(CEQA”) as ministerial and categorical exemptions for general policy making and organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, subdivisions (b)(2) & (b)(5).

Section 4. Effective Date. This resolution shall be effective immediately.

SECTION 5. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution as required by law.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on September 8, 2026.
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CITY OF OJAI, CALIFORNIA
___________________________________
Andy Gilman, Mayor
ATTEST:

Date: _____________________________
__________________________________
Weston Montgomery, Chief Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________
Bethany A. Burgess, City Attorney
I, Weston Montgomery, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Ojai, certify that Resolution No. 2026-32 was adopted at a regular meeting held , 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
_____________________________________
Weston Montgomery, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Exhibits to this Resolution:

None
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Administrative Report
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Ben Harvey, City Manager
MEETING DATE: September 8, 2026
SUBJECT: Authorization to Release a Request for Proposals for Owner’s Representative/Construction Management Services for the Permanent Supportive Housing Project (PSHP) (Operational Need)

RECOMMENDATION

1. Approve the Request for Proposals (RFP) for Owner’s Representative/Construction Management Services for the Permanent Support Housing Project (PSHP); and

2. Authorize the City Manager to release the RFP, conduct the competitive solicitation process, evaluate proposals, and return to the City Council with a recommended contract award for consideration.

DISCUSSION
This item is being carried over from the August 11th City Council meeting. The City is advancing the development of the Permanent Supportive Housing Project (PSHP), located at 611 S. Montgomery Street. As the project transitions into the construction phase, it is in the City’s best interest to retain an independent Owner’s Representative/Construction Management consultant to provide professional oversight and represent the City’s interests throughout construction. The RFP seeks a consultant that will act solely in an advisory and oversight role and will not perform construction work or hold construction contracts.

The selected consultant will serve as the City’s representative during construction and will provide independent oversight of the project while protecting the City’s interests related to budget, schedule, quality, regulatory compliance, and grant requirements. The consultant will coordinate with the developer and project team, monitor construction activities, review payment requests and change orders, identify project risks, provide recommendations to City staff, and present regular progress updates to the City Council. The consultant will not perform construction work or hold construction contracts, ensuring and independent oversight role on behalf of the City.

The RFP requests proposals from firms with demonstrated experience providing Owner’s Representative and/or Construction Management services on comparable public sector projects, with affordable housing and Permanent Supportive Housing experience strong preferred. The RFP also outlines the required proposal contents, consultant qualifications, evaluation criteria, and anticipated procurement schedule. If approved by City Council, the RFP would released soon after the September 8, 2026, City Council meeting and proposals 201

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would be due 30 days later and a return to City Council as soon as possible thereafter.

Releasing the RFP will allow the City to identify and retain a qualified Owner’s Representative/Construction Management consultant before construction services intensify.

CITY COUNCIL GOALS ALIGNMENT
Goal No. 8 - Financial Stability

OPTIONS

1. Take no action;

2. Provide alternative direction to staff.

FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of the recommendation authorizes only the release of the RFP and does not obligate the City to award a contract or expend funds. Any future agreement resulting from the RFP process will be presented to the City Council for approval and will include the proposed scope of services, contract amount, funding sources, and any associated budget implications.

Prepared by: Norma Cervantes, Assistant to the City Manager

ATTACHMENT(S)
A. RFP – Owner’s Representative/Construction Management Services 202
401 S. Ventura Street, Ojai CA 932023
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP 26-XXX
OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE/CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES ISSUED: MM/DD/YY
Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting: MM/DD/YY OR Not Applicable Prospective Consultant Questions Due: MM/DD/YY| 12:00 AM Proposals Due (Electronic Only): MM/DD/YY| 12:00 AM
NO LATE PROPOSALS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Proposals received after the due date and time will not be considered for this project. It is the policy of the City of Ojai to reject any proposal that is received late.

1. REGISTER AS A VENDOR AND SUBMIT ELECTRONIC PROPOSALS AT:
[public bidding website]

2. PLEASE NOTE THAT IN THE EVENT OF A CONFLICT BETWEEN ANY DETAILS CONTAINED WITHIN THIS RFP ____-____ DOCUMENT AND ANYTHING ELSE CONTAINED WITHIN THE [PUBLIC BIDDING] PORTAL, THIS RFP ____-____ DOCUMENT SHALL CONTROL AND GOVERN
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RFP NO.26-0XX
Table of Contents
A. Summary 2
B. Project Overview 3
C. Mandatory Pre-proposal Meeting 4
D. Proposal Submittal 4
E. Questions and Addendums 6
F. Proposer Qualifications 6
G. Procurement Schedule 7
H. Other Requirements 7
I. Cost Proposal 7
J. Proposal Opening, Document Review, and Award of Contract 8 K. Insurance 8
Project Scope and Specifications 8

1. Appendix “A” X

2. Appendix “B” X
Contract Services Agreement X

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE ON PLANETBIDS AS DOWNLOADS

1. Affidavit of Non-Federal Lobbyist Requirements

2. Certificate of Compliance with Labor Code Section 3700

3. Debarment and Suspension Certification

4. Affidavit of Non-Collusion and Non-discrimination

5. Client Reference List
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A. SUMMARY
The City of Ojai (“City”) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide Owner’s Representative/Construction Management (CM) Services (“Consultant”) for the development of the Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Project (“Project”) located at 611 S. Montgomery Street, Ojai, CA 93023.

The selected firm will act solely in an advisory and oversight capacity on behalf of the City and will not perform construction work. The firm will work under a professional services agreement with the City, reporting to the City Manager and/or designee, but also providing regular project updates directly to the City Council at City Council meetings.

The selected firm will:
• Act as the City’s independent advisor
• Interface directly with the Development Manager, the General Contractor, and other contractors working on the Project on behalf of the City • Represent the City’s interests in ensuring budget, schedule, quality, and compliance
• Provide oversight regarding construction project change requests and the change management process more generally
• Not hold or perform any construction contract
• Not self-perform work or subcontract construction services • Maintain neutrality in contractor oversight and recommendations • Provide regular updates on the status of the construction project to the City, including City staff and City Council
The Project is funded by a roughly $12.6M Encampment Resolution Funding Grant awarded to the City by the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

The City of Ojai reserves the right to make changes in the Request for Proposals (RFP) as it may deem appropriate. Any and all changes in the RFP shall be made by written addendum, which shall be issued to all prospective proposers who have been issued or obtained a copy of the RFP. No oral changes will be permitted. Addenda issued during the proposal process will become a part of the original RFP. All proposals must be submitted by the date and time established herein. Proposals submitted after such required date and time will be returned unopened to the sender. The City of Ojai reserves the right to take any action considered to be in the best interest of the City of Ojai.

No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days once proposals have been opened.
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No contract exists on the part of the City until the City Council has made the award and a contract has been fully executed. The award, if made, will take place approximately within one hundred twenty (120) calendar days after the scheduled proposal opening date.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals received or any parts therein, and to be the sole judge of the merits of each proposal received.

This RFP does not commit the City of Ojai to award a contract or to pay any cost incurred in the preparation of any response to the RFP. All responses to this RFP become the property of the City. When negotiations with the consultant to be awarded the contract are complete, all responses submitted become a matter of public record and shall be regarded as such, with the exception of those elements in responses which are trade secrets or proprietary, marked as such, and otherwise exempt from disclosure under the California Public Records Act.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, documents must be uploaded in PDF format. It is the Proposer’s responsibility to ensure their proposal documents are properly and timely uploaded onto the City’s online bid management system. Proposals that are missing pages, cannot be opened, etc. may be considered nonresponsive. It is the Proposer’s sole responsibility to contact the City’s online bid management provider (XXXX at XXXX) to resolve any technical issues related to electronic bidding, including (but not limited to) registering as a vendor, updating passwords, updating profiles, uploading/downloading documents, submitting an electronic bid/proposal, etc. All questions or requests for interpretation regarding this RFP solicitation must be submitted online through XXXX within the date and time specified. Proposers are not to contact City personnel or Elected Officials with any questions or clarifications concerning this RFP other than through XXXX. Any response for this RFP that is not posted through XXXX is unauthorized and will be considered invalid. Proposer is solely responsible for “on time” submission of its electronic proposal. The bid management system will not accept late bids and no exceptions shall be made. Proposers will receive an e-bid confirmation number with a time stamp from the Bid Management System indicating that their bid was submitted successfully. The City will only receive those bids that were transmitted successfully.

NOTE: E-proposals are sealed and cannot be viewed by the City until the closing date and time. If you need to withdraw your proposal, you may do so any time before the proposal submission deadline, by going back into the system and selecting “withdraw”.

B. PROJECT OVERVIEW
The City of Ojai is developing a 30-unit Permanent Supportive Housing Project comprising of 28 single resident occupancy units and 2 couple units, all of which are ADA compliant — to address this critical need with a deeply affordable, serviceenriched housing model. 206
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The Ojai Permanent Supportive Housing Project is being constructed at the City’s Lower Public Works Yard, located at 611 S. Montgomery Street. Construction is anticipated to be completed by July of 2027. Additional details regarding the project may be found at the City’s project landing page.

Detail Description
Total Units 28 Single Room Occupancy (SRO)
units + 2 units designated for couples
(larger SRO or studio configuration)
Target Population Adults experiencing or having
experienced homelessness; priority
for chronically homeless
Location Ojai, Ventura County, California
Affordability Tenants expected to pay no more
than thirty percent of adjusted gross
income (based upon project-based
voucher calculations)
Subsidy Type Any (all subsidies accepted – federal,
state or local)
Ownership City of Ojai
On-Site Office Yes — dedicated service provider
office suite, private meeting rooms for
resident case management sessions,
group/community meeting room, and
space for partnering agencies (VCBH,
ECM leads, health, legal, etc.) to meet
with residents on-site
ADA Compliance All 30 units are fully ADA compliant;
common areas, offices, and meeting
rooms meet ADA and Fair Housing
accessibility standards
The purpose of the contract intended as a result of this RFP is to secure independent construction oversight and management services to provide oversight over the City’s Development Manager and the contractors and consultants engaged by the Development Manager to complete the Project.

C. MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING
Pre-proposal meeting or job walk mandatory: YES
Pre-proposal meeting or job walk time: MONTH YYYY
Pre-proposal meeting or job walk location: Zoom
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Pre-proposal meetings are held for the purpose of answering proposer questions. If a preproposal meeting is mandatory, then the City will not accept proposals from those who arrive late or do not attend. Arrive early, plan accordingly, and provide a business card to the City employee. A sign-in sheet will be available. Proposers are to meet at the location as listed, if applicable.

D. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL
The proposals must be submitted electronically only.

Proposals must be submitted electronically on XXXX no later than MM/DD/YYYY at HH:00 PM. Please allow sufficient time to prepare and upload your documents into the electronic bid system prior to the deadline, as the system will lock and not allow entry of proposals after the designated deadline. Any technical questions regarding use of XXXX must be directed to XXXX.

The Proposal must include the following sections, numbered in accordance with the table below. Every Proposal must include the Proposer’s name and the City’s Request for Proposal No. 26-XXX.

Required Proposal Sections and Documents
1 Cover Letter
The cover letter must be signed by an officer of the firm authorized to execute a contract with the City. The primary contact should be identified and phone number, email, and mailing addresses provided.

Required
2 Company Certification and Personnel Verification
Certification, on company letterhead that the person submitting the proposal is authorized to contract on behalf of the prospective consultant. Examples of authorized persons include owner, partner, or corporate officer. Include name, title, address, and contact information. If proposer is a corporation, certification should include statement that corporation is in good standing with the California Secretary of State. Include general company information and resumes of personnel to be assigned to the engagement
Required
3 Organizational Overview and Capacity
The Consultant shall provide an overview of the organization submitting the proposal and capacity to take on new projects like this project.

Required
4 Team Qualifications and References
The Consultant shall provide a summary of the Consultant’s qualifications for this proposal. General information about the firm(s), location of office(s), years in business and areas of expertise is also requested. The Consultant shall provide a minimum of three Required
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examples of similar efforts prepared by the firm and proposed team members.
5 Key Staff and Team
The Consultant shall identify key staff and include a description of their abilities, qualifications, and experience. Attach detailed resumes of key staff that will be assigned to this project with ½ page summaries of those proposed. Include a proposed project structure and organizational chart. Identify any portion of the scope of work that would be subcontracted.

Required
6 Project Understanding
Consultant shall describe its understanding of the project and the key goals and objectives. Consultant may expand on the scope of work to incorporate optional tasks.

Required
7 Project Approach
Consultant shall describe its detailed work approach and methodology for delivering the services required as part of the Scope of Work. Include all deliverables, assumptions about the number of regular meetings needed with City staff and regular meetings with tenants to complete the Scope of Work.

Required
8 Subcontractor List (if applicable)
Include the subcontractor’s qualifications and the nature and extent of work to be performed by each subcontractor. Include firm qualifications (be brief) and key personnel, telephone number, email address and contact person for all subcontractors in an appendix.

Required if
Applicable
9 Schedule
Consultant shall include a schedule of work and include primary deliverables and meetings.

Required
10 Cost Proposal
The cost proposal shall include all labor costs, overhead costs, subconsultant costs, and an itemized list for direct expenses. Costs must be shown in a matrix format by task, showing hours per staff member and labor rates. Include all pricing information relative to the engagement on Contract Services Agreement, Exhibit “C”.

Required
11 Small and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (SBE/DBEs) Consultant shall include certified SBE and/or DBE firms as subconsultants, if sub-consultants are used. The percentage required is XX%.

Required
12 Client Reference List
Governmental entities preferred. Include client contact information and a brief description of the service provided to each client.

Minimum of 3 references for work performed within the last 5 years.

Required
13 Modification, Changes or Exceptions to the City Contract of Service Agreement Template (if applicable)
Exceptions to the specifications of any proposed items, contract terms and conditions shall be fully described and stated in writing in Required if
Applicable
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Contract Service Agreement, Exhibit “B”. A failure to submit exceptions shall be deemed acceptance of the City’s Contract terms.
14 Affidavit of Non-Collusion and Non-Discrimination (download from XXXX)
Required
15 Federal Lobbyist Requirements (download from XXXX) Required 16 Debarment and Suspension Certificate (download from XXXX) Required 17 Certificate of Compliance with Labor Code Section 3700 (download from XXXX)
Required if
Applicable
E. QUESTIONS AND ADDENDUM
All project scope questions must be posted to XXXX by the due date listed on the cover page of this RFP. The City will coordinate responses and post them to XXXX 5 days prior to the bid deadline for all interested proposers to review.

The City’s XXXX portal: [Web address]
If discrepancies or omissions are found in this document, the City reserves the right to make such changes as deemed appropriate. Any such changes will be by written addendum, which will be posted to PlanetBids no later than 3 days prior to the proposal deadline. The City reserves the right to extend the proposal deadline.

Type of Question Contact Contact Info
1 Those related to the
Project

XXXX XXXX
2 Use of XXXX XXXX XXXX
3 City’s Purchasing Process Norma Cervantes
Assistant to the City
Manager
[email protected]
(805) 646-5581 ext. 100
ONLY the point of contact identified above may be contacted regarding this solicitation. No other City officers, agents, employees, or representatives have authority to respond on behalf of the City. Contact with unauthorized City personnel or elected officials during the selection process or may result in disqualification.

F. PROPOSER QUALIFICATIONS
Proposers who do not meet the minimum qualifications will be disqualified.

The awarded contractor and subcontractors (if applicable) must pay the City’s business license tax and submit required insurance documents prior to execution of the contract. 210
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Proposing firms should demonstrate:
 At least 3 years of experience providing owner’s engineering and/or construction management services for comparable projects (or more complex projects).  Knowledge of:
o Public sector project delivery
o Affordable housing funding compliance and grant compliance  Proven ability to manage:
o Budget controls
o Scheduling
o Contractor oversight
G. PROCUREMENT SCHEDULE
Anticipated Procurement Schedule
1 RFP Release Date MM/DD/YYYY
2 Deadline for Questions MM/DD/YYYY
3 Proposal Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
4 Evaluation/Vendor Shortlist/Interview/Selection MM/DD/YYYY 5 City Council Award of Contract MM/DD/YYYY
6 Contract Execution & Notice to Proceed MM/DD/YYYY
7 Begin Engagement MM/DD/YYYY
8 Complete Engagement MM/DD/YYYY
The Anticipated Procurement Schedule dates are provided for general information.

The actual dates are subject to change depending on the City’s best interest.

H. OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The City’s form contract is required (see Contract Service Agreement). Specific requirements are outlined in the form contract.

Prevailing Wage Required: No
Performance Bond Required: Not Applicable
Payment Bond Required: Not Applicable
The majority of the work as required herein must be performed by the awarded consultant. The work may not be subcontracted to another consultant unless the consultant has been included in the Proposal, or a substitution has been approved in writing by the City’s Contracting Officer in advance of work performed.

Additional Insurance Requirements (in addition to those in City’s Contract Service Agreement)
I. COST PROPOSAL
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Consultants must provide everything necessary at their own expense including, but not limited to labor, materials, and equipment required to perform and complete the required work.

The proposal price must include all necessary labor, materials, and fees to complete the work required by Project Scope and Specifications. Permits, licenses and fees must be obtained at the awarded Consultant’s sole expense. Federal taxes must not be included, as the City is exempt from paying federal taxes. However, the City does pay Sales Tax on the purchase of items, which must be included as a separate line within the total proposal price. Costs shall exclude travel, meals, printing, and lodging.

The following costs will not be allowed: additional charges such as fuel surcharges and mileage rates, fines, entertainment, advertising, and any costs considered inappropriate for reimbursement from taxpayer money.

Consultant’s cost proposal shall include hourly rates for additional work which may be authorized by the City’s Contract Officer.

J. PROPOSAL OPENING, DOCUMENT REVIEW, AND AWARD OF CONTRACT All proposals will be opened publicly in the Office of the City Clerk on the date and time noted on the Notice of Request for Proposals. Proposals will be considered confidential until negotiations with the consultant to be awarded the contract are complete.

Proposal documents that are submitted on time and meet the minimum requirements outlined above will be reviewed by City staff, which will make a recommendation to the City Council to either reject all proposals or award a contract. Evaluation criteria will include qualifications, experience, price, familiarity with the City, and past performance; and will be based on guidelines in the City’s Municipal Code. (Ojai Municipal Code § 8-

4.21).

The City may hold interviews with respondents prior to a final selection of the project contractor. Such interviews may be conducted in person or by electronic means. The City reserves the right to make such additional investigation as it deems necessary to establish the competence and financial stability of any firm submitting a proposal.

No contract exists until the City Council has made the award, and the contract has been fully executed.

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Specific Evaluation Criteria For Award of Contract Will Be As Follows:

Proposals will be evaluated, scored, and weighted based on demonstrated competence, the professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of the required services, and a fair and reasonable price, in accordance with Ojai Municipal Code § 8-

4.21. The factors and weight attributed to each factor are as follows:

No. DESCRIPTION WEIGHT
1 General Qualifications and References 15%
2 Key Staff 10%
3 Project Understanding 30%
4 Project Approach and Work Plan 30%
5 Cost Proposal 15%
Total 100%
K. INSURANCE
The selected consultant must comply with the insurance requirements detailed in the Contract Services Agreement and below. The Acknowledgement of Insurance Endorsements must also be signed and submitted as part of the bid. Failure to submit may result in City rejecting the bid as being materially non-responsive to this RFP.

If a consultant believes any of City’s proposed insurance is not appropriate for any reason and/or the requirements warrant an adjustment, City invites submission of a written request with explanation of the same to be submitted prior to 10 days before the bid deadline. City will review the request and if appropriate, will issue an amendment to the insurance requirements as a written addendum.

Certificate of Insurance:

Shows GL, Auto, Work Comp and Professional Liability coverages with valid effective dates
General Liability: Add’l Insured and Waiver of Subrogation must be checked.

Auto Liability: Add’l Insured and Waiver of Subrogation must be checked.

Workers Compensation: Waiver of Subrogation must be checked. * - if applicable Description of Operations:

1. City of Ojai, its elected and appointed officers, employees, volunteers and agents are additional insured on GL and Auto policies.

2. GL is Primary and Non-Contributory.

3. Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of City of Ojai OR in favor of additional insured.

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Insurance Carriers: AM Best rating A- VII or Better
General Liability Provisions:

Coverage form ISO CGL CG 00 01. Minimum limits $1MM per occurrence/$2MM aggregate
GL Endorsements:

1. City of Ojai, its elected and appointed officers, employees, volunteers and agents are additional insured OR blanket additional insured endorsement.

2. Primary and Non-contributory endorsement.

3. Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of City of Ojai.

Automobile Liability Provisions:

Coverage form ISO CGL CG 00 01. Minimum limits $1MM per occurrence/$2MM aggregate
Auto Insurance Endorsements:

1. City of Ojai, its elected and appointed officers, employees, volunteers and agents are additional insured OR blanket additional insured endorsement.

2. Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of City of Ojai.

Worker’s Compensation Provisions:

Coverage for statutory limits for workers compensation. Minimum limit of $1MM for Employer Liability.

WC Endorsements:

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PROJECT SCOPE AND SPECIFICATIONS

SCOPE OF SERVICES
Proposers must demonstrate capacity to deliver both property management and supportive services as an integrated model under a single contract. The full scope of both functions is described below. Proposers may utilize subcontractors or formal agency partnerships to strengthen service capacity, but the lead applicant is solely responsible for all contractual performance.

The successful firm shall provide, at minimum, the following services:

A. Project Administration
 Represent the City during construction
 Attend regular Project meetings on behalf of City
 Coordinate communications between all project stakeholders  Maintain project documentation
 Maintain action item logs
 Prepare status reports and project update presentations  Monitor consultant and contractor performance
 Provide recommendations to City staff
 Provide updates to the City Council
B. Construction Oversight
Monitor construction activities including:
 Schedule
 Budget
 Quality
 Safety coordination
 Compliance with plans and specifications
 Contractor performance
 Public impacts
 Utility coordination
 Conduct routine site visits sufficient to monitor project progress.  Change management oversight
C. Schedule Management
Review and monitor:
 CPM schedule
 Milestones
 Recovery schedules
 Delays
 Critical path impacts
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D. Budget Management
Review:
 Construction costs, including draw down requests via progress payment packages from the developer
 Change orders
 Allowances
 Contingencies
 Applications for payment
 Cash flow projections
 Provide independent recommendations before City approval  Compliance with City’s Development Management Agreement and State Encampment Resolution Fund (ERF) Grant
E. Contract Administration
Assist the City with:
 RFIs
 Submittals
 Change orders
 Field directives
 Claims avoidance
 Contract interpretation
 Payment applications
F. Quality Assurance
Review contractor for compliance with:
 Approved plans
 Specifications
 Building codes
 Grant funding requirements
 Grant requirements
 Coordinate with special inspectors and testing laboratories.

G. Meetings
Schedule, attend, prepare meetings agendas and minutes and facilitate as necessary:
 Weekly construction meetings
 Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings
 Funding agency meetings
 Utility coordination meetings
 Progress meetings
 Quarterly City Council progress presentations
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H. Risk Management
Identify potential risks including:
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 Schedule delays
 Budget impacts
 Claims
 Utility conflicts
 Design issues
 Constructability concerns
 Provide recommendations for mitigation.

I. Project Reporting
Provide monthly and quarterly reports including:
 Budget status
 Schedule status
 Construction progress
 Change orders
 Risks
 Pending decisions
 Safety observations
J. Project Closeout
Assist with:
 Punch lists
 Substantial completion
 Final completion
 Operations manuals
 Record drawings
 Final inspections
 Occupancy coordination

RESERVATION OF RIGHTS
The City of Ojai reserves the right to:
 Reject any or all proposals
 Waive minor irregularities
 Negotiate terms with the selected vendor
 Cancel this RFP at any time

CONTACT INFORMATION
Norma Cervantes
[email protected]
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Administrative Report
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Ben Harvey, City Manager
Bethany Burgess, City Attorney
MEETING DATE: September 8, 2026
SUBJECT: City of Ojai Policy for Commemorative Naming and Donations (City Council Direction)

RECOMMENDATION
Approve proposed Policy for Commemorative Naming and Donations.

DISCUSSION
The City has a number of projects pending that may be appropriate for solicitation or receipt of financial contributions from local businesses, community organizations, and residents.

The City desires to maximize the opportunity to seek such contributions. In doing so, the City Manager recommends establishment of a policy to recognize contributions through a variety of means to include facility naming rights for the most significant contributions to commemorative plaques and monuments for other types of contributions. The proposed policy also contemplates the potential to name facilities after and recognize the nonmonetary contributions from community members who provide significant contributions to the City and community at large.

CITY COUNCIL GOALS ALIGNMENT
Goal No. 8 - Financial Stability

OPTIONS

1. Take no action;

2. Provide alternative direction to staff.

FISCAL IMPACT
Having a documented policy for naming of facilities and programs and accepting donations will help facilitate the City’s efforts to obtain additional financial support for City projects and programs. The exact fiscal impact is unknown, but it is anticipated that any amounts received will offset the cost to the City of accepting such contributions.

Prepared by: Bethany Burgess, City Attorney

ATTACHMENT(S)
A. Proposed City of Ojai Policy for Commemorative Naming and Donations 218
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CITY OF OJAI

POLICY FOR COMMEMORATIVE NAMING

AND DONATIONS
I. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to establish the procedures and criteria for consideration of requests to name city facilities and programs. This policy also establishes a process for evaluating when it is appropriate for the City to accept donations of money, tangible personal property, and other donations from community members and other donors.

II. Naming of Facilities; Other Recognition of Contributions A. Policy Statement

1. The City of Ojai is a unique place with strong community engagement and civic participation by the City’s municipal government, other public agencies within the City and the Ojai Valley, community organizations and businesses, and community residents. The City desires to establish a formal policy to allow the City to better recognize the contributions from the community, including the naming of City facilities, and other ways of recognizing and commemorating such contributions. Contributions subject to recognition under this policy may include donations of money, donations of tangible personal property, in-kind contributions, volunteer service, or other significant contributions to the City or the Ojai community.

2. The City Council will have the exclusive authority to determine which City facilities, spaces, or features are eligible for naming or other commemorative recognition under this policy.

The City will retain ownership of all named property and the approval of naming rights under this policy is not intended to imply any endorsement of the persons or organizations recognized under this policy.

3. Naming rights for special purpose facilities and programs may be reserved for individuals or organizations who have had a significant impact or contribution to that facility or program. For example, naming rights for a facility or program dedicated to the arts may be based on an individual or organization’s contribution to the arts or artistic programming at that facility.

B. Facilities

1. For purposes of this Policy, “facility” or “facilities” shall mean and include all City-owned capital improvements, including, but not limited to City buildings, parks, trails, playgrounds, sports fields, streets, or portions of any of such buildings, parks, and streets.

2. Facility naming rights will generally be reserved for individuals who provide a significant financial contribution to the cost of constructing a new facility or the cost of renovating an existing facility. The level of contribution required to obtain a facility naming right shall be determined by the City Council on a project-by-project basis.
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3. At the discretion of the City Council, facilities may also be named after individuals who have consistently provided other significant contributions to the community over time such as community and civic leaders and volunteers.

4. In determining whether to approve the naming of a facility, the City Council shall consider the following:
a. The magnitude and significance of the proposed contribution; b. The extent to which the contribution directly supports construction, renovation, operation, or programming associated with the facility; c. The individual’s or organization’s service to the City or community; d. Historical significance;
e. Community support; and
f. Any other factors deemed relevant by the City Council.

5. Except in very unusual circumstances, no facility will be named after any current City employee or official or for a period of at least five (5) years after the retirement or other departure of an employee or at least five (5) years after an official leaves office.

6. The City shall comply with the requirements of Government Code § 34092 with respect to the naming of any street, boulevard, park, or place and will forward the Resolution providing any renaming of such facilities to the Board of Supervisors of the County of Ventura.

7. Facilities naming rights will typically be granted for the useful life of the facility unless otherwise provided in a Naming Rights Agreement. In the event the City determines it is necessary to perform a major capital project on a facility that is subject to a Naming Rights Agreement, the City will provide the named individual, or their successors in interest, the first opportunity to contribute to the cost of such capital project and, depending on the amount of the contribution, retain the naming rights for that facility. In the event the named individual is not able or willing to contribute to the cost of such capital project, the City Council shall reserve the right to terminate the Naming Rights Agreement and grant future naming rights to financial supporters for the project.

C. Commemorative Plaques, Monuments, and Signs; Design

1. In addition to establishing naming rights for all or a portion of a facility as described in this policy, the City Council may provide opportunities for public recognition of contributions to City facilities through installation of commemorative plaques, monuments, and signage, along with other means of recognizing such contributions. Such commemorative plaques, monuments, and signage will be authorized in the sole discretion of the City

2. Where the City Council establishes a formal campaign for donations or community contributions to a City project or facility, the City Council will identify the manner and type of recognition based on different funding or contribution levels before it begins solicitation of donations or contributions.
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3. The City reserves the right to approve the type, design, size, font, wording, location, and other similar elements of any commemorative signs, plaques, or monuments authorized under this Policy.

E. Naming Rights Agreement
All approved naming rights for facilities and ongoing programs approved by the City shall be documented in a formal agreement, which includes:

1. The name to be displayed.

2. The duration of recognition.

3. Financial terms and contribution details.

4. The location, size, and design of signage, if applicable.

5. Conditions for renewal or revocation.

6. Information regarding the proposed public communication plan.

7. The ability of the City to cover or remove signage for a limited period of time where the City has a legal obligation or operational need to do so.

A Naming Rights Agreement will not be required for commemorative plaques, monuments, and signs that are approved for tangible personal property or for temporary or seasonal naming rights for City programs.

F. Approval and Duration of Naming Rights and other Commemorative Recognition

1. Naming of facilities and the Naming Rights Agreement will be approved by City Council by Resolution.

2. Naming rights for parks and other City recreational facilities and programs will first be considered by the City’s Parks and Recreation Commission.

3. The duration of naming rights under this policy will generally be based on the life of the asset or program, the value of the contribution, and the duration of the contribution.

4. Where a program or facility is named based on something other than a financial contribution, the City reserves the right to change the naming of the facility based on any reasonable factor.
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G. Right to Deny or Withdraw Naming Rights

1. The City will not grant naming rights to and may withdraw naming rights or other recognition from individuals or entities where the City Council determines that the naming rights are inconsistent with City or community values, or if the continued recognition would expose the City to reputational, legal, or operational harm.

2. The City will not grant naming rights to political organizations of any political party, due to the appearance of impropriety that such naming rights may have and the chilling effect it may have on members of the community.

3. Naming rights and other recognition may be withdrawn if the named party’s reputation is significantly compromised, if the named party engaged in conduct that the City Council determines substantially undermines the purposes of the recognition, the promised contribution or any other term of a Naming Rights Agreement is breached by the named party, or the facility or program is decommissioned, repurposed, or otherwise terminated.
4 The City may avoid names that are cumbersome, profane, discriminatory, or derogatory; names that would result in the overt commercialization of City facilities unless in conjunction with a substantial financial contribution for construction or project costs; names that cause confusion due to duplication or that sound too similar to existing named locations within the City or surrounding areas; or names of businesses whose business is substantially derived from the sale of tobacco, firearms, pornography, products or services illegal in the state of California, or other products and services considered unsuitable or inappropriate.

III. Donations
A. Definitions
For purposes of this policy, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

1. A “donation” is a voluntary gift of money, property, goods, or services made to the City without the expectation of receiving compensation or any consideration in return, including an inkind donation. 2 An “in-kind donation” is a non-cash contribution of goods, services, or volunteer labor.

B. Evaluation Criteria
Each proposed donation shall be evaluated based on: alignment with City priorities and the benefit to the City and community from the donation; financial and operational impacts to the City; aesthetic and safety considerations; legal title or authority to provide the donation; maintenance and long-term obligations associated with the donation; ethical implications, including evaluation of conflicts of interest, of accepting a donation; compliance with applicable regulations and community standards; the associated costs or obligations associated with the donation, if any; potential liability to the City of accepting the donation. 222
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C. Procedures

1. Except where a donation is made as part of a formal fundraising campaign approved by City Council, prior to making a donation valued in excess of $1,000, the donor shall complete a donation application and submit the application to the City Manager. The City Manager and relevant City department(s) will review the application to determine if it is consistent with this policy. Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant.

2. The City Manager may accept donations of unrestricted cash or tangible personal property if the donation is in compliance with this policy and also complies with applicable state and local laws pertaining to gifts and donations. Gifts in excess of the City Manager’s signature authority shall be submitted to the City Council for approval, unless otherwise approved as part of a formal fundraising campaign approved by the City Council.

3. Donations or gifts of real property and donations of restricted funds or other items shall be submitted to the City Council for approval except where approved as part of a formal fundraising campaign approved by the City Council.

4. The City will not provide a valuation of a donation for tax purposes, but may acknowledge receipt of a donation and all valuation will be by the donor. The City Manager will work with the donor to complete any necessary tax paperwork.

D. Right to Reject

1. The City reserves the right to reject or refuse any donation. Additionally, the City shall reject donations that conflict with City values or policies; imply endorsement of a product, service, or viewpoint; place an undue burden on City resources; create an actual or perceived conflict of interest; or create an unacceptable risk of liability to the City.

E. Recognition of Donations

1. The City may recognize donors through issuance of thank you letters, certificates of appreciation, public acknowledgement at City events or meetings, printed recognition at City events, website or social media mentions, or other appropriate methods of recognition.

2. All recognition must be tasteful and consistent with City branding, avoid language implying endorsement, and be approved by the City Manager or his or her designee.

3. Recognition involving naming rights or similar other commemorative recognition shall be in accordance with Section II of this Policy.

4. Tiered recognition levels (e.g., Bronze, Silver, Gold) may be offered for donations in the form of a sponsorship of City events or programs in accordance with the parameters established by the City Council as part of a formal fundraising campaign established under Section II of this Policy.
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5. Recognition under this Policy does not create a property right, vested right, or contractual entitlement except as expressly provided in a written agreement approved by the City.

IV. Review and Policy Maintenance
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Administrative Report
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Ben Harvey, City Manager
Lucas Seibert, Community Development Director
MEETING DATE: September 8, 2026
SUBJECT: Furnished by Owner and Installed by Owner (FOIO) Items | Ojai Permanent Supportive Housing Project (OPSHP) 611
South Montgomery Street (Operational Need)

RECOMMENDATION

1. Review the Permanent Supportive Housing Project Furnished by Owner and Installed by Owner (FOIO) items list.

2. Authorize staff to proceed with solicitation of donations for items included on the FOIO List.

DISCUSSION
At the September 30, 2025 Special City Council Meeting, DignityMoves provided an informational presentation regarding the Ojai Permanent Supportive Housing project (the project) documents, with the City Council asking clarifying questions and offering feedback on the project documents prior to DignityMoves’ finalizing the design for bidding. During this informational presentation, discussion took place regarding items for the project that are to be furnished and installed by the owner (the City of Ojai). The City Council requested that a so-called “FOIO List” (Furnished by Owner and Installed by Owner List) be returned to the City Council at a future meeting. This FOIO List was brought back to City Council for discussion at the December 9, 2025, City Council meeting.

As discussed previously with the City Council, the acronym FOIO includes items and materials, equipment, furnishings, or systems a project owner purchases both directly and installs independently of the contractor’s scope. These items are excluded from the construction contract price and builder warranties and are delivered and installed by the owner or the owner’s vendors after the contractor completes required infrastructure. FOIO items are commonly used in public, nonprofit, or supportive housing projects for furniture, appliances, security systems, technology, and program-specific equipment, allowing owners to control procurement standards, reduce markup costs, or use specialized vendors who currently provide similar services to the agency.

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sequencing, warranty coverage, risk allocation, and closeout timing. When properly defined in early documents FOIO classifications support clearer roles, reduce change orders, and help ensure both contractor and owner obligations are fully understood.

To support the procurement of FOIO items and to foster community involvement, the City recommends development of a City Permanent Supportive Housing Donations platform to celebrate efforts of individuals, groups, and organizations interested in contributing to the project. City staff proposes that any donations received related to this effort would be managed in accordance with the City’s Policy for Commemorative Naming and Donations, once approved. This means that the City Manager may accept donations up to the amount authorized in the policy with gifts in excess of that amount requiring City Council approval unless the Council provides otherwise. City staff recommends that this be treated as a formal fundraising campaign and that donations of items included on the FOIO List be allowed without submission of an application, regardless of dollar amount, as contemplated by Section III.C.1., of the policy.

The policy ensures that donor celebration and recognition are consistent with community values, avoid commercial advertising, and protect the visual integrity of public spaces. All donations must be reviewed and approved by the City Manager or designee prior to installation. In the event City staff determines it is appropriate to recognize donations through plaques or other more formal recognition, staff will return to City Council for approval of such recognition in advance.

Overall, the policy promotes transparency and ensures donor recognition is tasteful, equitable, and compatible with the long-term stewardship of the project.

The FOIO List is included as Attachment A.

CITY COUNCIL GOALS ALIGNMENT
Goal No. 1 - Affordable Housing

OPTIONS

1. Take no action;

2. Provide alternative direction to staff.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action at this time. While FOIO items are necessary for the completion of the project, the intent is to secure funding through donations from individuals, foundations, and community organizations. Any items not received through donations will be funded through the City’s General Fund. Those items and impacts to the General Fund will be reviewed and identified after donations have been received.

Prepared by: Ben Harvey, City Manager

ATTACHMENT(S)
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Furnished By Owner, Installed By Owner List
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1. Solar Panels (one variation to consider, it was suggested to maximize area of panels)

2. EV Chargers

3. Desk/closet, chair, bed, nightstand in the units

4. Gathering space tables and chairs

5. Office desks, chairs, shelving, casework, soft seating

6. In-unit appliances (mini-fridge, microwave)

7. Washing Machines (rough-in by GC)

8. Dryers (rough-in by GC, provision for dryer vent)

9. Shelving throughout the project

10. Countertop appliances in Gathering Space, coffee maker, microwave other

11. Dishes, cutlery, dish rack and other supplies for Gathering Space

12. Window Coverings (curtains and rods)

13. Site furnishings- chairs, benches and tables

14. Floor coverings (rugs, bath mats, etc)

15. Welcome mats at each unit entry

16. Linens and pillows- soft furnishings

17. Room decor, art, etc.

18. Desk and nightstand lamps

19. Security system

20. Barbeque

21. Umbrellas with base

22. Mailboxes

23. Signage

24. All networking, low voltage cabling, panels and associated equipment.

25. Pantry Freezer

26. Pantry Refrigerator

27. Gathering Space dishwashers

28. Some landscape scope

29. Decorative light fixtures

30. Bike racks

31. Bathroom mirrors, accessories

32. Other possible donor support for: a) Ojai Valley Sanitary Sewer Capacity and Connection fees b) Casitas Water Connection fees c) SCE Connection fees d) Other permit fees ie City of Ojai or Ventura County Fire
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Administrative Report
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Ben Harvey, City Manager
MEETING DATE: September 8, 2026
SUBJECT: Amendment No. 3 to Secural Security Corporation Agreement – Contract Extension and Not-to-Exceed Increase

RECOMMENDATION
Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Contract Services with Secural Security Corporation, revising the contract’s not-to-exceed (NTE) amount to $767,000 and extending the termination date to June 30, 2027.

DISCUSSION
The City of Ojai entered into an agreement for contract services with Secural Security Corporation on July 1, 2024, under the City Manager’s not-to-exceed (NTE) spending authority, to provide security services at the Kent Hall Parking Lot/Unhoused Encampment (Ojai Tent Town/OTT) located at 111 West Santa Ana Street, Ojai, CA. The agreement has been amended twice, with Amendment No. 2 approved on November 18, 2025.

Amendment No. 3 proposes a revised not-to-exceed (NTE) amount of $767,000 and extends the contract term through June 30, 2027, ensuring continued security services and accommodating projected operational needs for the upcoming year. All other terms and conditions of the original agreement remain unchanged.

Amendment No. 3 reflects the City’s ongoing need for security services at the designated site. The revised (NTE) amount is based on anticipated expenditures for FY 2026–27 and aligns with prior amendments and contract practices. The extension of the contract term will allow uninterrupted service and provide flexibility for future adjustments if needed. All other terms and conditions of the original agreement remain unchanged. Extending the current agreement with Secural Security Corporation will allow for a continued partnership with a trusted partner of which has a track record of cooperation with the City staff and the Ventura County Sherrif’s Department.

Further the contract end date aligns with the anticipated completion date of the Ojai Permanent Supportive Housing Project.
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CITY COUNCIL GOALS ALIGNMENT
Goal No. 5 - Public Safety

OPTIONS

1. Take no action.

2. Provide alternate direction to staff.

FISCAL IMPACT
The updated not‑to‑exceed (NTE) amount of $194,600 for the current fiscal year is higher than the $180,000 budgeted for FY 2026‑27 under Misc. Community Support (010‑1110‑0132‑005). Staff will return at mid‑year if additional an appropriation is necessary. Additionally, staff identified that the NTE listed in Amendment No. 2 was reported incorrectly at $542,400, whereas the correct amount should have been $572,400.

The revised total NTE of $767,000 shown in this amendment reflects correction of that prior error and represents the accurate cumulative contract limit going forward Prepared by: Bridget Mara, Admin Analyst I

ATTACHMENT(S)
Exhibit A – Secural Amendment No. 3
Exhibit B – Secural Amendment No. 2
Exhibit C – Secural Amendment No. 1
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CITY OF OJAI

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
(Engagement: Security Guard Services)
(Parties: Secural Corporation and the City of Ojai)

1. IDENTIFICATION
This PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered into July 1, 2024 by and between the City of Ojai, a California municipal corporation ("City"), and SECURAL CORPORATION (hereinafter "Contractor"). For the purposes of this Agreement, City and Contractor may be referred to collectively by the capitalized term "Parties". The Capitalized term "Party" may refer to the City or Contractor interchangeably, as appropriate.

2. RECITALS

2.1 The City has determined that it requires the following professional services from a contractor for Security Services at the City premises of the Kent Hall Parking Lot / Unhoused Encampment located at: 111 West Santa Ana Street, Ojai, CA 93023.

2.2 Contractor represents that it is fully qualified to perform such professional services by virtue of its experience and the training, education and expertise of its principals and employees. Contractor further represents that it is willing to accept responsibility for performing such services in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions herein contained, City and Contractor agree as follows:

3. DEFINITIONS

3.1 "Scope of Services" means such professional services as are set forth in Contractor's July 3, 2024 proposal to City contracting for Class II+ Security Officer, attached hereto as "Exhibit A" and fully incorporated herein.

3.2 "Approved Fee Schedule" means such compensation rates as are set forth in Contractor's "Exhibit B — Pricing Matrix" attached hereto and fully incorporated herein by this reference. This fee schedule shall remain in effect for the duration of this Agreement unless modified in writing by mutual agreement of the parties.

3.3 "Commencement Date" means July 1, 2024.

3.4 "Termination Date" means August 31, 2024 (anticipated to be extended by contract amendment by the City of Ojai City Council at their August 27, 2024 meeting).

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Administrative Report
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Ben Harvey, City Manager
Bethany Burgess, City Attorney
MEETING DATE: September 8, 2026
SUBJECT: Reintroduce Ordinance No. 974 Amending Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 4 of the Ojai Municipal Code to Add Section 4-3.511 Prohibiting the Use of Libbey Park Tennis Courts For Any Activity Other Than Tennis with Limited Exceptions
(City Council Direction)

RECOMMENDATION

1. Reintroduce, for first reading by title only with further reading waived, Ordinance No. 974, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OJAI, CALIFORNIA AMENDING ARTICLE 5 OF CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 4 OF THE OJAI MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD SECTION 4-3.511 PROHIBITING THE USE OF LIBBEY

PARK TENNIS COURTS FOR ANY ACTIVITY OTHER THAN TENNIS WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS, and;

2. Direct staff to return to the City Council for second reading and adoption of the Ordinance at the September 22, 2026, City Council Meeting.

DISCUSSION
The City of Ojai owns and operates the public tennis courts located at Libbey Park, including the Upper Libbey and Lower Libbey tennis courts. The tennis courts are public park facilities intended to provide recreational opportunities for the community.

The City's regulations governing activities and conduct in public parks are contained in Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 4 of the Ojai Municipal Code. The Municipal Code does not currently contain a provision expressly limiting the use of the Libbey Park tennis courts exclusively to tennis.

Earlier in 2026, City Council directed City staff to return to City Council with an ordinance establishing a clear and uniform regulation governing the use of the tennis courts. At the August 25, 2026, City Council meeting, the City Council directed that staff return with revisions to the draft ordinance allowing the limited use of Upper Libbey tennis courts for purposes other than tennis during Ojai Day, along with a requirement that City staff 255
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consult with the Ojai Valley Tennis Club regarding potential impacts to the Upper Libbey tennis courts during such temporary uses, with the City retaining the authority, in its sole discretion, to approve such uses. The revised ordinance would clarify that the courts are reserved for tennis and may not be used for other recreational activities or purposes except during Ojai Day.

The proposed ordinance also recognizes the need for tennis court reservations and closures associated with events at the Libbey Bowl or otherwise taking place in Libbey Park. In these circumstances, the City Manager, or designee, would retain authority to reserve and temporarily close one or more Upper Libbey tennis courts when reasonably necessary in connection with a permitted event at Libbey Bowl or otherwise taking place in Libbey Park.

The proposed ordinance would add Section 4-3.511 to Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 4 of the Ojai Municipal Code.

CITY COUNCIL GOALS ALIGNMENT
Goal No. 4 - Infrastructure Maintenance and Improvement

OPTIONS

1. Take no action;

2. Provide alternative direction to staff.

FISCAL IMPACT
Adoption of the ordinance is not anticipated to have a significant fiscal impact on the City.

It is possible that the City will see some minimal decline in facility use permit revenue over prior years, however, as permit fee revenues are intended to offset the cost of reviewing and administering the permits, there would be a corresponding reduction in costs associated with such activities. The ordinance primarily clarifies the permissible recreational use of existing City facilities and does not require construction, acquisition of property, or the creation of a new City program. Any administrative or enforcement activities associated with implementation of the ordinance are expected to be performed using existing City resources.

Prepared by: Bethany Burgess, City Attorney

ATTACHMENT(S)
A. Ordinance No. 974
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CITY OF OJAI
ORDINANCE NO. 974

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
OJAI, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE 5 OF CHAPTER
3 OF TITLE 4 OF THE OJAI MUNICIPAL CODE (“PUBLIC
PARKS”) TO ADD SECTION 4-3.511 PROHIBITING THE

USE OF THE LIBBEY PARK TENNIS COURTS FOR ANY

ACTIVITY OTHER THAN TENNIS WITH LIMITED

EXCEPTIONS
WHEREAS, the City owns and operates the public tennis courts located at Libbey Park, consisting of the Upper Libbey and Lower Libbey tennis courts; and WHEREAS, the City currently regulates the activities and conduct permitted in the City’s Public Parks pursuant to Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 4 of the Ojai Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to clarify the permitted uses of the Libbey Park tennis courts and to preserve the courts for tennis use; and WHEREAS, the City Council further desires to preserve the City’s ability to reserve or temporarily close the Upper Libbey tennis courts in connection with permitted events at the Libbey Bowl when necessary for activities related to such; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the amendments to the Ojai Municipal Code set forth below are necessary and appropriate to regulate the use of City park facilities and to promote public health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment of Libbey Park.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OJAI, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The recitals set forth above are true and correct and are hereby incorporated by reference to the same extent as if restated herein.

SECTION 2. Code Amendment. Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 4 of the Ojai Municipal Code is hereby amended to add section 4-3.511 entitled “Libbey Park Tennis Courts” which shall be read in its entirety as follows:
§ 4-3.511 Libbey Park Tennis Courts
(a) The tennis courts located at Upper Libbey Park and Lower Libbey Park shall be used exclusively for the playing of tennis; no person shall use, or permit the use of, any such tennis court for any other recreational activity or purpose, except as expressly provided in this Section 4-3.511.
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(b) The City Manager, or designee, may approve reservations for temporary closures of one or more of the tennis courts at Upper Libbey Park in connection with a permitted event at the Libbey Bowl or in Libbey Park when reasonably necessary for event-related purposes.

A reservation for a temporary closure pursuant to this subsection shall not constitute a use of the Libbey Park tennis courts for a recreational activity other than tennis. (c) The City Manager, or designee, may approve a temporary use of up to two (2) Upper Libbey Park tennis courts during the City’s Ojai Day event. In advance of approving any such temporary use, the City Manager, or designee, will solicit and consider the input of the Ojai Valley Tennis Club, Inc., regarding whether the proposed temporary use will result in damage to the tennis courts and any specific mitigation measures that may prevent such damage. The Ojai Valley Tennis Club, Inc., will respond to any request for input within two (2) business days of the date the request is made by the City to ensure the City is able to timely respond to the request for the temporary use. Notwithstanding anything in this paragraph, the City will retain the sole authority to approve or deny any temporary use contemplated by this paragraph during Ojai Day.
(d) Nothing in this section shall prohibit the City or its authorized agents, contractors, or service providers from using the tennis courts for maintenance, repair, construction, inspection, or other City-authorized operational purposes.

SECTION 3. Environmental Determination. The City Council determines that based on the entire administrative record, the foregoing amendment to the Ojai Municipal Code is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the following reasons. Pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, CEQA review is not required if an activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines. In accordance with Section 15378(b)(5), a “project” for purposes of CEQA does not include organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. This ordinance is administrative in nature, and will not result in any direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. The adoption of this ordinance is therefore exempt from CEQA review pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15060 and 15378, subdivision (b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines.

SECTION 4. Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the final decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, phrases or portions might be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 5. Certification. The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published as required by law, and shall cause a copy of this Ordinance and its certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the City.
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SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect 30 days after its passage and adoption pursuant to California Government Code Section 36937.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED on ____, 2026.

CITY OF OJAI, CALIFORNIA
___________________________________
Andy Gilman, Mayor
Date: _____________________________
ATTEST:
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Weston Montgomery, Chief Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________
Bethany A. Burgess, City Attorney
I, Weston Montgomery, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Ojai, certify that Ordinance No. 974 was introduced at a regular meeting of the Ojai City Council held ______, 2026, and adopted at a regular meeting held _____, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
_____________________________________
Weston Montgomery, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Exhibits to this Ordinance:

None
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CITY OF OJAI
ORDINANCE NO. 974

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
OJAI, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE 5 OF CHAPTER
3 OF TITLE 4 OF THE OJAI MUNICIPAL CODE (“PUBLIC
PARKS”) TO ADD SECTION 4-3.511 PROHIBITING THE

USE OF THE LIBBEY PARK TENNIS COURTS FOR ANY

ACTIVITY OTHER THAN TENNIS WITH LIMITED

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OJAI, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The recitals set forth above are true and correct and are hereby incorporated by reference to the same extent as if restated herein.

SECTION 2. Code Amendment. Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 4 of the Ojai Municipal Code is hereby amended to add section 4-3.511 entitled “Libbey Park Tennis Courts” which shall be read in its entirety as follows:
§ 4-3.511 Libbey Park Tennis Courts
(a) The tennis courts located at Upper Libbey Park and Lower Libbey Park shall be used exclusively for the playing of tennis; . Nno person shall use, or permit the use of, any such tennis court for any other recreational activity or purpose, except as expressly provided in this Section 4-3.511 .
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(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), tThe City Manager, or designee, may approve reservations for temporary closures of one or more of the tennis courts at Upper Libbey Park in connection with a permitted event at the Libbey Bowl or in Libbey Park when reasonably necessary for event-related purposes. A reservation for a temporary closure pursuant to this subsection shall not constitute a use of the Libbey Park tennis courts for a recreational activity other than tennis.
(c) The City Manager, or designee, may approve a temporary use of up to two (2) Upper Libbey Park tennis courts during the City’s Ojai Day event. In advance of approving any such temporary use, the City Manager, or designee, will solicit and consider the input of the Ojai Valley Tennis Club, Inc., regarding whether the proposed temporary use will result in damage to the tennis courts and any specific mitigation measures that may prevent such damage. The Ojai Valley Tennis Club, Inc., will respond to any request for input within two (2) business days of the date the request is made by the City to ensure the City is able to timely respond to the request for the temporary use. Notwithstanding anything in this paragraph, the City will retain the sole authority to approve or deny any temporary use contemplated by this paragraph during Ojai Day.
(cd) Nothing in this section shall prohibit the City or its authorized agents, contractors, or service providers from using the tennis courts for maintenance, repair, construction, inspection, or other City-authorized operational purposes.

SECTION 5. Certification. The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published as required by law, and shall cause a copy of this Ordinance and its 261
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certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the City.

SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect 30 days after its passage and adoption pursuant to California Government Code Section 36937.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED on ____, 2026.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
_____________________________________
Weston Montgomery, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Exhibits to this Ordinance:

None
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Administrative Report
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Lucas Seibert, Community Development Director
MEETING DATE: September 8, 2026
SUBJECT: GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Proposed Survey Questions Regarding the Climate Action Plan (City Council Direction)

RECOMMENDATION
Consider ratifying the proposed survey questions for dissemination to the Ojai Community.

DISCUSSION
The next step for the Climate Action Plan effort is a community-wide survey, and is geared to gather information directly related to reduction(s) in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

The survey is expected to run for 45-days with outreach provided through the established constant contact network developed through the General Plan Update effort: social media, The Ojai Valley News, General Plan landing page, and other resources all planned to encourage community participation. The survey platform being considered for this survey is SurveyMonkey.com. SurveyMonkey provides a simple user interface and reliable platform as it relates to basic to moderately complex survey projects.

When the economic diversification element survey was released for public input earlier this year Survey Monkey and Qualtrics were considered, and staff opted for Qualtrics as it provided a wide range of questions formatted with deep customization options for creating tailored surveys and responses. Both provide a great platform, and staff is leaning towards Survey Monkey for this survey based on their reliable and straight-forward platform.

The Climate Action Plan will set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets and establish an implementation plan for reducing GHG emissions related to transportation, building energy use, and waste, water, and ecosystems. The CAP is designed to provide measurable policies and actions to reduce GHG emissions and increase community resilience to climate change impacts.

For the purposes of this survey and as part of the Climate Action Plan, climate change refers to long-term shifts in weather and temperature patterns. Greenhouse gas emissions contribute to climate change. Climate action refers to actions that individuals and organizations can take to reduce GHG emissions. These measures and targets have direct ties to our current General Plan, specifically associated with Air Quality. 263

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COMMUNITY SURVEY STRUCTURE |
To support this effort, a community feedback format is being generated through a community survey to understand what policies and actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are important to the community. The survey includes ten questions earmarked to help the consultant understand which policies and actions are the most important or impactful for the Ojai community. The remaining questions at the end of the survey are the standard demographic questions used throughout this General Plan update process. As with the other surveys, the demographic questions will not be mandatory and the survey responder will have the option to opt-out if desired.

The community-wide input approach ensures that the survey captures both quantitative data and qualitative insights from diverse perspectives, through specific questions as well as open-ended questions to maximize community-input opportunities.

GENERAL PLAN | Existing Element Connection
In reviewing the existing general plan elements, staff has identified several goals and policies through the existing Air Quality Element which generally align with the Climate Action Plan. Some of these goals and actions identified within the Air Quality Element are geared to protect public health, work towards eliminating excessive vehicle trips (vehicle miles traveled), encourage the use of clean fuel, electric, and zero emission vehicles; several of the existing Air Quality Element Goals have direct connections to the GHG and Climate Act Plan efforts. The goals and policies outlined in the Air Quality Element are included as Attachment B.

WORK DONE SO FAR |
The consultant team recently completed the 2022 Ojai Community and Municipal Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and Forecasts Report. The primary purpose of this report is to inventory the City of Ojai's communitywide and municipal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for the 2022 baseline year. The reason that 2022 was selected as the baseline is because this year was the most recent year for which complete data were available at the time the inventory was conducted.

Furthermore, the report measures local greenhouse gas emissions by following established state and national guidelines for climate accounting. Specifically, the report uses a standard community framework alongside California's official roadmap to ensure accurate and compliant environmental tracking. More detailed information is available by reviewing the ICLEI U.S. Community Protocol and California Air Resources Board Climate Change Scoping Plan documentation. Together these technical pieces of information are important drivers associated with the methodology framework.

The report also provides information regarding where emissions are coming from, a forecast of future emissions, and the City’s municipal GHG inventory (first of its kind in Ojai) to help inform the development of mitigation measures and identify data gaps (if any). The report is provided as Attachment C.

The workplan for the Climate Act Plan is included as Attachment D. In this workplan it notes the development of a Community Advisory Group. When creating this group and looking 264

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to formalize this working group, the community and City Council identified concerns in early 2025 related to a small group of individuals influencing the entire community. So, in working with the consultant, the City Staff pivoted to internal review of baseline technical reports and support and community input. Also, the consultant team pivoted to a community wide survey to gather additional information consistent with the path taken by the Economic Diversification Element survey earlier in 2026.

NEXT STEPS |
The plan is for this community survey to go live soon and for the General Plan Update materials to be virtually distributed. A Quick Response Code (QR code) will allow for easy access to the survey through a hand-held device.

SAVE THE DATE: the CAP team is preparing for an October 14 Climate Action Plan Workshop with the survey remaining open during this time and closing shortly after Ojai day.

Additionally, look for the General Plan information area during Ojai Day on October 17.

Staff will be available to answer questions and for those community members interested in staying connected they will have the opportunity to fill out their information and provide an email and be added to the ever growing constant contact list.

More information can be found on the General Plan landing page located here.

CITY COUNCIL GOALS ALIGNMENT
Goal No. 7 - Climate Resiliency

OPTIONS

1. Take no action;

2. Provide alternative direction to staff.

FISCAL IMPACT
The research, next steps, and results in this report are covered under the Community Development Department’s budget and the General Plan Update effort. The 2026/2027 approved budget includes a budget of $250,000 for the ongoing General Plan Update, which is inclusive of the budget adopted for the Climate Action Plan effort.

In order to maintain the approved budget for the expanded work included within the Climate Action Plan, staff will be assisting to offset costs with the adjustment from the community advisory groups to a community-wide input strategy.

Prepared by: Lucas Seibert, Community Development Director

ATTACHMENT(S)
A – Climate Action Plan Survey Questions
B – General Plan | Air Quality Element Goals & Policies C – CAP GHG Inventory
D – GPU CAP Workplan
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Online Survey
Draft ׀ August 31, 2026
Description
The City of Ojai is preparing a climate action plan (CAP) that will set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets and establish an implementation plan for reducing GHG emissions related to transportation, building energy use, and waste, water, and ecosystems.

Climate change refers to long-term shifts in weather and temperature patterns. Greenhouse gas emissions contribute to climate change. Climate action refers to actions that individuals and organizations can take to reduce GHG emissions.

To prepare the CAP, we need your input! There are no right or wrong answers, your answers are anonymous, and you can skip any question. The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete.

City Leadership on Climate Action
The government of the City of Ojai can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by setting policy and by making improvements to infrastructure, like sidewalks and City buildings, that reduce GHG emissions.

1. How actively should the City work to reduce GHG emissions? (Check one) a. Take bold action: try to exceed State reduction targets b. Take moderate action: do just enough to meet State reduction targets c. Do as little as possible
d. Don’t know

2. What steps should the City to take to reduce GHG emissions? (Please check all that apply) a. Develop community scale solar and renewable energy projects b. Upgrade municipal facilities to be more water and energy efficient c. Provide public electric vehicle (EV) chargers
d. Transition City fleet and Ojai Trolley vehicles to zero emission vehicles (e.g. electric vehicles)
e. Improve streets to make walking and biking easier and safer f. Use climate-friendly refrigerants in cooling systems g. Plant and maintain trees along streets, in parks, and on other City-owned land

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Your Contributions to Climate Action
You and your household can also take climate action. The questions below ask what you are willing to do to reduce GHG emissions from transportation, buildings, and waste, water, and ecosystems.

In Question 6, you can share additional actions you’re willing to take.

4. Transportation: What steps would you and/or your household be willing to take to reduce GHG emissions from transportation? (Please check all that apply). a. Take public transit instead of driving
b. Walk, bike, or use another type of active transportation instead of driving c. Use electric micromobility (such as e-bikes) instead of driving d. Drive an electric vehicle instead of a gas or diesel vehicle e. Other:___________________________
f. None of the above

5. Buildings: What steps would you and/or your household be willing to take in your home to reduce GHG emissions from energy use? (Please check all that apply). a. Make energy efficiency upgrades (e.g., replace lightbulbs, upgrade insulation) b. Replace gas appliances with electric options (e.g., replace gas furnace, water heater, dryer, or stove/range with an electric counterpart) c. Install solar panels and/or battery backup
d. Buy your home’s electricity from the Clean Power Alliance 100% Green Power Tier e. Other:___________________________
f. None of the above

6. Waste, Water and Ecosystems: What steps would you and/or your household be willing to take to reduce GHG emissions from waste, water, and ecosystems? (Please check all that apply).
a. Recycle and compost
b. Buy goods and services produced locally
c. Install water-efficient appliances, fixtures, and sprinklers d. Install California-friendly landscaping
e. Plant and maintain trees on my property
f. Other:___________________________
g. None of the above

7. What additional actions are you willing to take to reduce GHG emissions? (Open ended)

8. What concerns you about taking climate action? (Please check all that apply). a. I don’t have enough information to make decisions about what to do b. I’m worried about the upfront and/or ongoing costs
c. It may be hard to find trained workers to do the upgrades d. It will be a hassle to coordinate with utilities to do upgrades e. I don’t own my home
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g. Other: __________

9. There are many benefits to reducing GHG emissions. Which of the following are most important to you and your household? (Check all that apply) a. Saving money on gas and/or utility bills
b. Healthy trees, ecosystems, and open spaces
c. Better indoor air quality
d. Better outdoor air quality
e. Better public health
f. Less traffic and congestion
g. Safer streets for walking, biking, and rolling
h. A more equitable community
i. Other: _______________
Demographics
This section of the survey asks questions about your personal background. All questions are optional, and your responses will be kept anonymous. This information helps us understand who responded to the survey and who we still need to hear from to ensure representative participation.

10. What is your age range? (select one)
a. Under 18
b. 18 - 24
c. 25-34
d. 35-44
e. 45-64
f. 65-84
g. 85 or older

11. Where do you live? (select one)
a. Ojai
b. Oak View
c. Mira Monte
d. Meiners Oaks
e. East End
f. Casitas Springs
g. Other: _____________

12. Where do you work?
a. Ojai
b. Oak View
c. Mira Monte
d. Meiners Oaks
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e. East End
f. Casitas Springs
g. Ventura
h. Camarillo/Oxnard
i. Santa Barbara
j. Los Angeles
k. Other: ____________

13. What best describes your background? (select all that apply) a. White (Not Hispanic)
b. Hispanic or Latino
c. Black or African American
d. Asian or Asian American
e. Native American or Alaska Native
f. Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
g. Multiracial

14. What is your Gender identity?
a. Male
b. Female
c. Transgender/Non-binary
d. Other: __________

15. Please provide your email if you’d like to stay updated about the project and informed of other opportunities to provide input. (Open ended)
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Air Quality Element
GOAlS, OBJECTIVES,POUCIES,AND IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS
INTRODUcnON
The air quality element defines objectives for future air quality. Goals, objectives, policies, and implementing programs contained in this Element are intended to improve local and regional air quality by reducing harmful emissions from both stationary and mobile sources. New goals and policies are intended to reduce pollutant emissions, alongwith those measures previously contained in the General Plan. This section is divided into differing sources ofair pollution, i.e., attainment, transportation, etc. The sources are further broken down into goals, objectives, policies, and implementing programs.

SUMMARYOF GOALS

1. A level of air quality which protects the public health, safety, and welfare and meets or surpasses State and Federal primary and secondary standards

2. Eliminate excessive vehicle trips and reduce vehicle miles traveled

3. Traffic flow throughout the City limits is without periods of congestion

4. Encourage the use of clean fuel, electric, and zero emission vehicles (ZEVs)

5. Reduce the length ofwork trips, expand the supply ofaffordable housing, and create an urban form that efficiently uses urban infrastructure and services,such as mixed use development

6. Utilize the discretionary review process as an opportunity to minimize adverse air quality impacts associated with proposed developments

7. Reduce energy consumption and promote energy efficiency programs

8. Citizen awareness and participation in efforts to reduce air pollution

9. Encourage transportation modes that minimize the use of single passenger motor vehicles and the associated air emissions
Attainment Provisions

1. A level ofair quality which protects the public health, safety, and welfare and O]M GENERAL PLAN 24 MAY, 1993
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meets or surpasses State and Federal primary and secondary standards.

2. Reduce ozone and PM-10 emissions by at least five percent per year, aver-aged every third year period.

3. The City shall implement the policies and implementing strategies contained in this Element intent upon reducing emissions from source categories.

Implementin& Strate&ies

1. Comply with the goals and objectives contained in this plan Transportation

1. Eliminate excessive vehicle trips and reduce vehicle miles traveled

2. Achieve an aver-age commuter ridership of1.5 persons per vehicle by 1999, and no net increase in motor vehicle emissions after 1997

3. The City shall encour-age vehicle trip reduction and other transportation demand management programs (roM)

4. The City shallstrive to balance jobs and housing so that commuter trip lengths are minimized, and to actively encour-age participation in multinodal transportation by providingsafe, convenient transitstops, promotingpark-andride facilities and telecommuting centers

5. The City shall deny discretionary projects that do not mitigate their peak hour trips on Highway 33 at the Edison Curve through Casitas Springs, except for affordable housing projects

6. The City shall promote transit improvements that will foster increased ridership
Implementi0 2' Strate&ies

1. Encourage discretionary development to provide bicycle parking facilities and secured lockers as a percentage of auto parking spaces in new nonresidential development
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2. Encourage shower facilities in new nonresidential development for persons bicycling or walking to work.

3. Encourage pedestrian walkways and bicycle lanes to connect each building in new nonresidential development with the local system of pedestrian/bicycle paths

4. Provide a bicycle route system connecting to other local or regional bicycle routes

5. Encourage special event organizers to provide electric or clean fuel shuttle services to the event location

6. Encourage designation of on-site parking areas that can be used as park-andride lots for area commuters

7. Encourage transit improvements such as bus pullouts, bus pads, and bus shelters for applicable new residential and nonresidential development

8. Encourage existing and new commercial and industrial development to support the use ofthe Ojai Trolley or othershuttle services to transit facilities (i.e., parkand-ride lot)

9. Encourage employers or new developers to contribute to a lunchtime orall day electric or clean fuel shuttle service that provides access to activity centers

10. Encourage a video conferencing facility in new office developments

11. Encourage new commercial retail and service centers to provide delivery services to residents and office complexes in the vicinity

12. Encourage new office developments to provide on-site child care facilities and ground-level outdoor play areas, or contribute to development of an off-site child care facility within walking distance

13. Reduce parking space requirements when studies demonstrate increase in ride sharing and an increase in the use of alternative modes oftransportation

14. Encourage employers to provide incentives (financial, time off, etc.) for employee use of alternative methods oftransportation from single occupancy vehicle use
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15. The City should implement flexible work schedules, e.g., four-day work week, to reduce employee generated trips especially at peak hour, and encourage other employers to do so
TraJIic FlowImprovement

1. Traffic flow throughout the City limits is without periods of congestion'

2. Traffic flow throughout the City shall be maintained at an LOS of at least C

3. The City shall pursue traffic flow improvements to enhance traffic flow on City streets via signal improvements, and operational/intersection improvements, as this is the most cost effective means of reducing congestion, conserving energy, and improving air quality
Imp1ementini Stratelries

1. Investigate implementation of ATSAC (Automated Traffic Surveillance and Contro~ orsimilarinterconnected traffic signal control systems or appropriate noninterconnected synchronization methods on all local streets where traffic volume and delay time is significant
Clean Fuels in Fleet Vehicles

1. Encourage the use of clean fuel, electric, and zero emission vehicles (ZEVs)

2. The City shall require a 30 percent use oflight-duty and 50 percent use ofheavy duty (trucks) alternative fueled vehicles in public and private business by model year 1998 to comply with the provisions contained in the federal Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990

3. The City shall encourage the use of alternative fueled vehicles via provision of cash incentives to individuals, agencies, and/or corporations who volunteer to participate in the program

4. The City shall support legislation providing tax incentives for the use and ownership of alternative fueled vehicles.

5. The City shall participate in demonstration projects whereby alternative fueled vehicles are used for the City's fleet vehicles
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ImplementinJ:: Sttat~es

1. The City should encourage the use of low emission vehicles (LEV) for transport to schools and shopping centers.

2. The City should encourage LEV shuttle service for lunchtime errands for nonresidential business centers.

3. The City should consider an ordinance that would encourage the provision of local delivery service with use ofLEV by commercial/retail facilities within the City to housing areas. Delivery service would be from dry cleaners, carryout food centers, grocery stores, pharmacies, video rental, etc.

4. The City shall study ways to increase bike usage throughout the City in conjunction with the update of the Circulation Element.

Growth ManaJ::ement

1. Reduction in the length ofwork trips, expansion in the supply of affordable housing, and creation ofan urban fonn that efficiently uses urban infrastructure and services, such as mixed use development

2. Limit residential development to 12 single-family and 4 multifamily residential dwelling units through 1995 in the City, and from 1995 into the future, development is more restrictive to 11 single-family and 3 multifamily dwelling units. Developmentofcommercial uses (BP-Business ProfessionalCommercial Use Zone, the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial Use Zone, and the C-R Commercial Recreation Zone) is required to be correlated with residential development pursuant to the Commercial Growth Management Ordinance

3. Achieve better job/housing balance in the different areas of the Valley by encouraging growth in local employment opportunities

4. To the extent possible, achieve a balance, ofthe type of jobs with the price of housing.

5. Encourage employment developmentthrough support oflaborforce retraining programs and other economic development measures.

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Implementing Strateeies

1. The City's existinggrowth management plans (residential and commercial) have been prepared to be consistent with one another so as to encourage a jobs/housing balance
Particulate and Building Emissions

1. Utilize the discretionary review process as an opportunity to minimize adverse air quality impacts associated with proposed construction projects 2 Construction related emission thresholds should be limited to 2.5 tons ofPM10 per three-month period.

3. To the extent possible, the City shall enforce the following at construction sites to reduce fugitive dust emissions:
o require trucks hauling soil, dirt, sand, or other emissive materials to cover their loads
o require grading to occur only when wind conditions do not exceed 30 miles per hour
o enclose, cover, water when necessary, or apply approved soil binders, according to manufacturers specifications, to exposed stock piles, i.e., grave~ sand, dirt
o require the installation oftruck wheel washers and other types of barriers at construction sites to prevent the transport of soil onto public rights-of-way
o encourage developers to maintain the natural topography to the extent possible to eliminate the need for extensive land clearing, blasting, ground excavation, grading, and cut and fill operations

4. Fugitive dust from agricultural areas shall be minimized through vegetative cover, windbreaks, and improved tillage practices

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6. The City shall encourage reduction in particulate emissions from paved and unpaved roads, parking lots, and road and building construction.

Implemenri0L' Schedule

1. All development proposals should be regulated via mitigation monitoring programs whereby fugitive dust measures are implemented. The City should request that the City and County of Ventura adopt the five pound/day threshold ofsignificance for air quality impacts for that part oftheir jurisdiction in the Ojai Valley Airshed.

Energy Conservation

1. Reduce energy consumption and promote energy efficiency programs

2. Reduce energy consumption by 20 percent to meet California Title 24 requirements

3. Local governmentfacilities and equipment that use energy shall incorporate the most energy-efficient design consistentwith a reasonable rate ofreturn and the recognition of the environmental benefits from energy conservation

4. Encourage the incorporation of energy conservation features in the design of all new construction and the installation of conservation devices in existing developments

5. Encourage energy audits of existing structures, identifying levels of existing energy use and potential conservation measures

6. Promote the use of passive design concepts which make use of the natural climate to increase energy efficiency

7. Encourage that new construction not preclude the use ofsolar energy systems by uses and buildings on adjacent properties and consider enactment of a comprehensive solar access ordinance
ImplementinL' StrateWes

1. Whenever practical, implement planning and building regulations to take advantage ofsolar heating and natural cooling
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2. The City should look into implementing building ordinances which would require residential and commercial buildings to be weatherized according to a CaliforniaPublic Utilities Commission 1987 survey. In addition, new residential and commercial buildings should meet the conservation standards set by the California Energy Commission.

Education

1. Citizen awareness and participation in efforts to reduce air pollution

2. The City shall post APCD newsletters on a monthly basis in City Hall to illustrate to the public the regions progress

3. The City shall provide information as made available from the APCD at City Hall regarding the air pollution problem in the region
Imp1ementine Strate!:ies

1. The City should make available current information on air quality nonattainment status, pollutant accedences, County programs, etc.

2. The City should request the Ventura County APCD to set up workshops, at least annually, at a convenient public place (e.g., City Hall) to review the County Air Pollution ManagementPlan goals, policies, objective programs, rulemaking and status of attainment

3. Encourage transportation modes that minimize the use of single passenger motor vehicles and the associated air emissions
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Table of Contents
2022 Ojai Community and Municipal Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and Forecasts .............................1 Introduction...........................................................................................................................................................................................1 Key Findings | 2022.......................................................................................................................................................................1 Protocol and Emissions Sources ...................................................................................................................................................2 Past Inventory Work in Ojai.......................................................................................................................................................3 2022 Communitywide GHG Emissions Inventory.................................................................................................................5 Summary of Communitywide Emissions..............................................................................................................................5 Changes Over Time ........................................................................................................................................................................6 2022 Communitywide GHG Emissions Inventory Detail...............................................................................................7 Data Sources ................................................................................................................................................................................7 Energy.............................................................................................................................................................................................8 Transportation............................................................................................................................................................................9 Solid Waste................................................................................................................................................................................11 Water Use and Wastewater................................................................................................................................................11 Future Emissions Forecasts .........................................................................................................................................................13 Business as Usual GHG Forecast............................................................................................................................................13 Adjusted Business as Usual GHG Forecast........................................................................................................................14 2022 Municipal Emissions Inventory......................................................................................................................................18 Summary of Municipal Emissions ........................................................................................................................................18 Municipal Emissions Inventory Detail................................................................................................................................19 Data Sources .............................................................................................................................................................................19 Buildings and Facilities ........................................................................................................................................................20 Transportation.........................................................................................................................................................................21 Water Use...................................................................................................................................................................................23 Data Collection Recommendations ......................................................................................................................................24 279
Table of Figures
Figure 1. VCAPCD 2018 Baseline Emissions Inventory Results ......................................................................................4 Figure 2: 2022 Community GHG Emissions by Sector.........................................................................................................6 Figure 3: Per Capita and Per Service Population Emissions (2012-2022).................................................................6 Figure 4. Ojai Forecast Scenarios 2022-2045.......................................................................................................................17 Figure 5. 2022 Municipal GHG Emissions by Sector..........................................................................................................19 Table of Tables
Table 1: GHG Emissions Sources and Scopes ..........................................................................................................................2 Table 2: 2022 Community GHG Emissions by Sector ..........................................................................................................5 Table 3: 2022 Communitywide Emissions Inventory Data Sources by Sector .........................................................7 Table 4. Ojai CPA Participation Rates .........................................................................................................................................8 Table 5: Total Annual Community Electricity Usage and GHG Emissions ..................................................................9 Table 6: Total Annual Community Natural Gas Usage and GHG Emissions ...............................................................9 Table 7: Total Annual Community GHG Emissions from On-Road Transportation.............................................10 Table 8: Total Annual GHG Emissions from Off-Road Transportation......................................................................10 Table 9: Total Annual Community GHG Emissions from Solid Waste .......................................................................11 Table 10: Total Annual Community GHG Emissions from Water and Wastewater .............................................12 Table 11: Ojai Demographic Projections (2018-2045)....................................................................................................13 Table 12: Forecasted Business as Usual Total Annual Community GHG Emissions 2025-2045 (in MTCO2e)...............................................................................................................................................................................................14 Table 13: Forecasted Adjusted Businesses as Usual Total Annual Community GHG Emissions in 2025- 2045 (in MTCO2e).............................................................................................................................................................................16 Table 14. 2022 Municipal GHG Emissions .............................................................................................................................19 Table 15. Municipal Inventory Data Sources........................................................................................................................20 Table 16. Building and Facilities Emissions by Source ....................................................................................................21 Table 17. Transportation Emissions by Subsector ............................................................................................................21 Table 18. Transit Fleet Emissions .............................................................................................................................................22 Table 19. Employee Commute Emissions by Fuel/Vehicle Type.................................................................................23 Table 20. Water Use Emissions ..................................................................................................................................................23 Table 21. Data Collection Recommendations.......................................................................................................................24 280
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Introduction
Inventorying communitywide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is an important foundational step in the preparation of a Climate Action Plan (CAP). It provides information about where the community’s emissions are coming from and helps to identify opportunities for emissions reduction actions.

Furthermore, the GHG emissions forecast estimates how emissions are projected to change in the future.

The emissions inventory determines the baseline from which the City can mitigate their contribution to climate change. It informs the development of migitation measures and supports the accompanying GHG reduction analysis.

In 2025, the City of Ojai completed a community and municipal GHG emissions inventory to inform future emissions reduction and carbon sequestration policies. The inventory quantifies communitywide emissions for the 2022 baseline year across key sectors, including building energy use, on-road and offroad transportation, solid waste, and water and wastewater, and includes a communitywide GHG emissions forecast for 2025-2045. The 2022 data set was used as the baseline because it was the most recent year for which complete data were available. Furthermore, as the City’s first municipal GHG inventory it establishes a baseline for tracking progress into the future.

Key findings from the inventory and forecast are summarized below, followed by a desciption of the protocols and data sources used, detailed communitywide and municipal inventories, and the long-term emissions forecast.

Key Findings | 2022
Key findings from the 2022 GHG emissions inventory include:
• Total emission are estimated to be 52,168 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2e) - an increase of 16 percent compared to 2012.
• Per capita emissions are estimated to be 6.9 MTCO2e - an increase from 6.0 in 2012. • Emissions per service population remained steady at 4.3 MTCO2e between 2012 to 2022. 1 • Transportation related emissions were the largest sector (72 percent of the total), followed by building energy use (22 percent), while solid waste and water and wastewater accounted for 4 percent and 1 percent, respectively.
• Projected communitywide GHG emissions, adjusted for the effects of adopted State policies, are expected to decline by approximately 34 percent between 2022 to 2045. The reduction is mainly driven by the increased adoption of more fuel-efficient and zero-emission vehicles, which lowers emissions from the transportation sector.
• Municipal GHG emissions are estimated at 197 MTCO2e in 2022, representing less than one percent of total communitywide emissions. The largest source of municipal emissions was the City’s transit fleet, primarily the Ojai Trolley, which accounted for approximately 46 percent. Employee commuting contributed about 42 percent, followed by water use at 7 percent, and building and facilities energy use at 5 percent. However, it is important to note that the municipal inventory is incomplete and likely underestimates actual emissions because data for several municipal sectiors was unavailable.
1 Service population is defined as the population and number of jobs within the city. 281
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Protocol and Emissions Sources
The communitywide GHG inventory for the City of Ojai was developed based on the International Council for Local Environmental Initiative (ICLEI) U.S. Community Protocol for Accounting and Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Community Protocol) principles2 and the 2022 Climate Change Scoping Plan released by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).3 The protocol is “activity-based,” meaning it uses measurable operational data , such as actual fuel use, energy consumption, or vehicle miles traveled and an activity-specific emissions factorto calculate emissions. Using the activity-based protocol means the City can quantify the GHG emissions generated directly from community members’ actions. The results help the City understand what kinds of interventions may have the highest impact on GHG emission reductions.

Based on the ICLEI Community Protocol, a minimum set of five “Basic Emissions Generating Activities,” or sectors, are included in the GHG emissions inventory (see Table 1): community electricity use, use of fuels in residential and commercial buildings; stationary combustion equipment (Energy), generation of solid waste by the community (Solid Waste), on-road passenger and freight motor vehicle travel and offroad fuel use (Transportation), and the use of energy in potable water and wastewater treatment and distribution (Water and Wastewater).

Table 1: GHG Emissions Sources and Scopes
Sector in 2022 GHG Inventory GHG Emissions Source Emissions Scope (municipal only) Energy
Natural Gas (buildings and other
facilities) Scope 1
Electricity (buildings and other
facilities, vehicles, and water
delivery/treatment )
Scopes 1 and 2
Transportation All trips Scopes 1, 2, and 3
Solid Waste Community waste generation and
direct landfill emissions Scopes 1 and 3
Water and Wastewater
Water use Scope 3
Wastew ater treatment Scope 3
The municipal inventory was developed based on the ICLEI Local Government Operations Protocol (LGOP).4 The inventory utilizes the City’s operational control boundaries, which determine the emission 2 ICLEI. (2014). Global Protocol for Community-Scale Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventories. Accessed from:
https://ghgprotocol.org/ghg-protocol-cities.
3 CARB. (2022) 2022 Scoping Plan for Achieving Carbon Neutrality. Accessed from: https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/2023- 04/2022-sp.pdf.
4 ICLEI. (2010). Local Government Operations Protocol. Accessed from: https://icleiusa.org/resources/local-government-operationslgo-protocol/. 282
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sources over which Ojai has direct administrative control. Municipal emissions are discussed further in the 2022 Municipal Operations Emissions Summary section of this report.

The communitywide and municipal emissions reported in this GHG inventory are estimates and rounded to the nearest whole number. Rounding was applied after all calculations were completed, so it may appear that the emissions totals in the tables do not sum accurately. Activity data and emissions factors are presented as the nearest whole number, tenth decimal point, or hundredth decimal point (as appropriate) since they are reported data or other known values.

Past Inventory Work in Ojai
In 2016, Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance (VCREA) conducted a GHG inventory for 2012 as part of the 2016 Move on Climate Report. Although limited information is available about the inventory, it is assumed it was completed according to the ICLEI Community Protocol and is similar to the 2022 inventory. Based on the available information, total communitywide GHG emissions in 2012 were estimated to be 41,158 MTCO2e.

A second inventory was conducted in 2020 by the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) derived from the District's 2018 criteria air pollutant emission inventory for the City of Ojai. 5 This
inventory considered:
• Private and commercial vehicles;
• Commercial, institutional, and residential buildings; • Adjustments for policies and programs adopted by the City; • Vehicle registrations in the city; and
• Data on the volume of natural gas consumed in the city.

The 2018 VCAPCD inventory differs from the updated 2022 emissions inventory because it only estimates emissions from the building energy and transportation sectors. As a result, comparisons between the two inventories are limited and should be interpreted cautiously.

The 2018 inventory found building energy use was the largest source of GHG emissions in Ojai, accounting for approximately 54 percent of emissions, while transportation related emissions accounted for the remaining 46 percent (see Figure 1). By contrast, the 2022 communitywide GHG emissions profile changed from 2018 to 2022, with transportation related emissions overtaking building energy use as the largest contributor to community emissions. This change is likely due to the city enrolling in Clean Power Alliance (CPA) at the 100 percent Green Power tier in 2018. CPA started delivering 100 percent renewable electricity to customers in 2019, which dramatically reduced electricity emissions.6 More information about electricity emissions can be found in the 2022 Communitywide GHG Emissions Inventory Detail 5 Information about the VCAPCD’s inventory was provided by Steve Colome via email on August 19, 2025. Additional information about the emissions inventory can be found on the District’s website: https://www.vcapcd.org/emissions-inventory/#top. 6 More information about Ojai’s enrollment in CPA can be found on the City’s website: https://www.ojai.ca.gov/309/Clean-PowerAlliance. 283
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section below. Importantly, the
conclusions of both the 2018 VCAPCD
inventory and the 2022 communitywide
inventory are the same—the
transportation and energy sectors are
the largest sources and are therefore
where the City should focus strategies to
reduce emissions.

Figure 1. VCAPCD 2018 Baseline Emissions Inventory Results Source: Steve Colome
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2022 Communitywide GHG
Emissions Inventory
Summary of Communitywide Emissions
The total 2022 communitywide GHG emissions are estimated to be 52,168 MTCO2e (see Table 2 and Figure 2). Of the five sectors, on-road transportation accounted for the largest proportion of GHG emissions with estimated emissions of 33,403 MTCO2e, or 64 percent of total emissions. The second largest sector was building energy use with estimated emissions of 11,604 MTCO2e, or 22 percent of total emissions. The remaining 14 percent of emissions are made up by off-road transportation, solid waste, and water and wastewater.

Table 2: 2022 Community GHG Emissions by Sector
Sector Subsector Units Activity Data Emissions (MTCO 2e) Building Energy
Residential Electricity kWh 20,618,146 623
Residential Natural Gas Therms 1,372,398 7,283
Nonresidential Electricity kWh 20,371,621 616
Nonresidential Natural Gas Therms 580,597 3,081
Transportation
On-road Transportation VMT 142,526,540 33,403
Off-road Transportation Gallons 492,439 4,390
Solid Waste Landfilled Waste Tons 5,841 1,847
Water/Wastewater
Water Use Million
Gallons
530 147
Wastewater Million
Gallons
595 777
Total 52,168
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Figure 2: 2022 Community GHG Emissions by Sector
Changes Over Time
The 2012 VCREA inventory estimated the community emitted 41,158 MTCO2e in 2012. Therefore, total GHG emissions increased 16 percent from 2012 to 2022.

Between 2012 and 2022, the population and service population of Ojai both grew by 1 percent and 15 percent respectively. Service population is the combination of total population and jobs within the city.

Figure 3 shows GHG emissions per capita and per service population, which normalizes emissions accounting for growth and allows for comparison across jurisdictions. The change in per capita and per service population emissions is summarized in Figure 3. The results indicate that despite job growth, the economy is growing efficiently and not creating GHG emissions at the same rate.

Figure 3: Per Capita and Per Service Population Emissions (201 2- 2022) Residential Energy
15%
Nonresidential Energy
7%
On-road
Transportation
64%
Off-road
Transportation
8%
Solid Waste
4%
Water/Wastewater
2%

6.0 6.9

4.3 4.3
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3.0 4.0

5.0 6.0

7.0 8.0
2012 2022
Per Capita Per Service Population
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2022 Communitywide GHG Emissions Inventory
Detail
Data Sources
Table 3 lists the data sources used to calculate Ojai’s 2022 GHG emissions.

Table 3: 2022 Communitywide Emissions Inventory Data Sources by Sector Sector Subsector Data Source
Residential Energy Electricity
Southern California Edison
Clean Power Alliance
Natural Gas SoCalGas
Nonresidential Energy Electricity
Southern California Edison
Clean Power Alliance
Natural Gas SoCalGas
Transportation
On- Road
Ojai 2040 General Plan Update
CARB EMFAC2021
CARB EMFAC20 25
Off- Road CARB OFFROAD2021
Solid Waste
Landfilled Waste
EJ Harrison and Sons
CalRecycle
Water and Wastewater
Water use Casitas Municipal Water District 2020 UWMP
Wastewater Casitas Municipal Water District 2020 UWMP
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Energy
This section summarizes the GHG emissions for the energy sector, specifically emissions generated from residential and nonresidential energy use that occurred within City limits, including electricity and natural gas activity data and emission estimates.

Electricity Methodology
Ojai’s electricity is provided by Clean Power Alliance (CPA), a community choice aggregator serving communities in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. Ojai opted into CPA at the 100 percent renewable tier.

In 2022, 89 percent of accounts in Ojai were participating in CPA with 92.4 percent of those in the 100 percent renewable tier. Table 4 shows the breakdown of Ojai accounts in CPA. The remaining 11 percent of accounts are served by Southern California Edison (SCE).

Table 4. Ojai CPA Participation Rates
Active Accounts Participation % Lean % Clean % 100% Green (Renewable) %
3,484 89.1% 6.4% 1.2% 92.4%
Source: CPA
GHG emissions are calculated by applying emissions factors to measured activity data, such as electricity consumption. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the most commonly rereported greehouse gas, and electricity providers typically supplyCO2 emissions factors as pounds per megawat-hour (lbs/MWh). However, numerous gases have greenhouse characteristics. Methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) are commonly accounted for in GHG inventories. These gases have a greater global warming potential than CO2; CH4 traps approximately 28 times as much heat as CO2 over a 100-year period and N2O traps approximately 265 times as much heat. To account for these differences, a factor is applied to the gases’ emissions to calculate a CO2 equivalence (CO2e).

The electricity generation process releases small amounts of methane4 and nitrous oxide. The emissions factors for CH4 and N2O differ by electricity provider due to their energy portfolio. For Ojai, the emissions factor for electricity was calculated based on the SCE and CPA participation rates in Table 4.7 Their emissions factors are provided by the EPA’s Emissions & Generation Resource Integrated Database (eGRID) and Comprehensive Air Quality Model CAMX.
7 CPA emissions factors derived from the 2022 Power Content Label. Accessed from: https://cleanpoweralliance.org/powersources/. 288
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Table 5: Total Annual Community Electricity Usage and GHG Emissions Subsector Usage
(kWh)
Emissions Factor
(MTCO2e/kWh)
Emissions
(MTCO2e)
Residential 20,618,146 0.0000302 623
Nonresidential 20,371,621 0.0000302 616
Total 40,989,767 1,239
Source: SCE. 2022 activity data for electricity provided via data request.

Natural Gas Methodology
Natural gas is supplied to Ojai by SoCalGas (SCG). Table 6 summarizes 2022 natural gas use in therms and the associated greenhouse gas emissions. The nonresidential category includes government, commercial, and industrial uses. GHG emissions are calculated by applying a standard emissions factor to the activity data. Unlike electricity, the carbon intensity of natural gas combustion is constant and does not vary by year, customer type, or supplier. Emissions estimates are based on the most using the most current emissions coefficient for natural gas from the US Envirnoment Protection Agency. 8 Table 6: Total Annual Community Natural Gas Usage and GHG Emissions Subsector Usage
(Therm s)
Emissions Factor
(MTCO2e/kWh)
Emissions
(MTCO2e)
Residential 1,372,398 0.005323 7,283
Nonresidential 580,597 0.005323 3,081
Total 1,952,995 10,365
Source: SCG, US EPA.

Transportation
This section summarizes the GHG emissions for the transportation sector, specifically emissions generated from on-road and off-road transportation activity.

On-Road Transportation Methodology
The on-road transportation subsector looks at all on-road trips (taken by cars, trucks, buses, etc.) using the origin-destination method or induced activity method as defined by the Community Protocol.9 This 8 A list of US EPA emissions factors can be accessed from the GHG Emission Factor Hub here:
https://www.epa.gov/climateleadership/ghg-emission-factors-hub. 9 Induced activity method as defined in the ICLEI Global Protocol for Community-Scale Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventories.

Available from https://ghgprotocol.org/sites/default/files/ghgp/standards/GHGP_GPC_0.pdf. 289
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method quantifies the transportation emissions induced by the city, including trips that begin, end, or are fully contained within the city (excluding pass-through trips).

Emissions are calculated by determining the VMT of in-boundary and transboundary trips and then applying an emissions factor for fuel to those trips. 2022 VMT estimates for the City of Ojai were estimated using data from the Ojai 2040 General Plan Update while emissions factors are determined using CARB’s 2021 and 2025 EMFAC models.
10 EMFAC represents the state’s current understanding of regional motor vehicle travel activities and associated emission levels from on-road vehicles including cars, trucks, and buses in California.

On-road emissions are summarized in Table 7.

Table 7: Total Annual Community GHG Emissions from On - Road Transportation Sector Total VMT Emissions Factor
(MTCO2e/VMT)
Emissions
(MTCO2e)
On- Road
Transportation 142,526,540 0.000436 8 33,493
Source: City of Ojai, CARB
Off-Road Transportation Methodology
The off-road transportation GHG emissions come from mobile sources including construction, lawn and garden, recreational, and industrial equipment use within Ojai. Off-road transportation emissions data were gathered from CARB’s 2021 OFFROAD model.11 This model applies an emissions factor for equipment within Ventura County to the amount and types of fuel used. The off-road activity data and emissions are apportioned to the City of Ojai by population.

The emissions factor used for the 2022 inventory is 0.008915 MTCO2e/gallon of fuel. Furthermore, the State is focusing on reducing off-road emissions and pollution by requiring that all small off-road engines (SORE) sold within California be zero emission starting January 1, 2024.12 Since the best available data is from a state database and tracked at the county level, it does not necessarily capture the local policies Ojai adopted in 2020 regulating SORE and eliminating gas powered lawn equipment and chainsaws. As such off-road emissions may be slightly overestimated. Off-road emissions are summarized in Table 8.

Table 8: Total Annual GHG Emissions from Off - Road Transportation Sector Gallons Emissions Factor
(MTCO2e/gallon )
Emissions
(MTCO2e)
Off- Road
Transportation 492,439 0.008915 4,390
Source: CARB
10 CARB. (2025). EMFAC Model. Available from https://arb.ca.gov/emfac/emissions-inventory. 11 CARB. (2021). OFFROAD Model. Available from: https://arb.ca.gov/emfac/offroad/emissionsinventory/bb97cd7046d459dd9e4fdc4b5f5bf14ac3512c00. 12 More information about SORE regulations can be found here: https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/small-off-road-enginessore. 290
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Solid Waste
Solid waste emissions include emissions associated with the decomposition of waste in landfills and compost facilities.

Methodology
The data presented in this sector came from the City of Ojai’s waste hauler, EJ Harrison and Sons. Solid waste emissions are mostly methane from the decomposition of materials, including organic matter, in the landfill. Emissions are estimated from activity data (tons of waste sent to landfill) by applying an emissions factor. The waste composition comes from the CalRecycle 2015 Waste Characterization Study13 and the emissions factors are from the US EPA WARM model14.

The recommended GHG emissions calculation methodologies are Community Protocol Methods SW.4, SW.5, and SW.7 for emissions associated with methane emissions from waste sent to landfills, landfilling process emissions and waste sent to combustion facilities, respectively. The landfill gas (LFG) capture rate of a destination landfill contributes significantly to the methane emissions generated by waste disposal.

While many of the destination landfills report having LFG capture, the availability of accurate data representing current LFG capture rates is limited; therefore, the Iternational Council for Local Environmental Initiatives Community Protocol recommends a default LFG capture rate of 75 percent, which was used for the inventory emission calculations.

Solid waste emissions are summarized in Table 9.

Table 9: Total Annual Community GHG Emissions from Solid Waste Sector Tons Emissions Factor
(MTCO2e/Ton) 15
Emissions
(MTCO2e)
Solid Waste 5,841 0.31626 1,847
Source: EJ Harrison and Sons
Water Use and Wastewater
GHG emissions in this sector come from the energy used to collect, convey, treat, and deliver water to users, and the additional energy used to collect, treat, and dispose of wastewater. The City of Ojai is supplied municipal water by the Casitas Municipal Water District (CMWD) Ojai Water System, which also is responsible for wastewater treatment.

Methodology
For water consumption, GHG emissions are calculated by determining the energy intensity of water supplied and applying the appropriate GHG emission factors for electricity to the energy used in each aspect of the water supply cycle. Energy intensity (kWh/AF) was provided in the CMWD 2020 Urban 13 CalRecycle (2015). 2014 Disposal-Facility-Based Characterization of Solid Waste in California. Available from https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/Docs/Publications/Details/1546. 14 More information on the EPA WARM model can be found at https://www.epa.gov/waste-reduction-model. 15 2022 solid waste emission factor is presented as the average based on city’s waste composition and is for solid waste sent to landfill. 291
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Water Management Plan (UWMP).
16 CMWD water is distributed and treated within Southern California Edison (SCE) territory so the 2022 SCE emissions factor for electricity was used.17 For wastewater, GHG emissions for process and fugitive emissions are calculated using Community Protocols Methods WW.1.(alt) WW.2.(alt), WW.8.(alt), and WW.12.(alt); with the primary data input being population served. Community Protocol Method WW.15 is used to determine the amount of energy used for wastewater conveyance and treatment, using the energy intensity factor from California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA) Table W-1.1 for the Colorado hydrologic region18 and the 2022 SCE emissions factor for electricity.

Water and wastewater emissions are summarized in Table 10.

Table 10: Total Annual Community GHG Emissions from Water and Wastewater Sector Activity Data ( MG) Emissions (MTCO 2e)
Water 530 147
Wastewater
Treatment
595 777
Total 924
Source: CMWD
16 The energy intensity of Casitas supplied water is 436.6 kWh/AF as stated in the Casitas MWD 2020 Urban Water Management Plan.

Accessed from: https://www.casitaswater.org/urban-water-management-plans. 17 Table E-4.3 from CAPCOA. Available from: http://www.aqmd.gov/docs/default-source/ceqa/handbook/capcoa-quantifyinggreenhouse-gas-mitigation-measures.pdf. 18 Table W-1.1 from CAPCOA. Available from: http://www.aqmd.gov/docs/default-source/ceqa/handbook/capcoa-quantifyinggreenhouse-gas-mitigation-measures.pdf. 292
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Future Emissions Forecasts
Forecasts of the communitywide emissions were developed using demographic and socio-economic forecasts to understand how emissions would change over time. This includes two forecasts:

1. A “Business as Usual” (BAU) GHG emissions forecast considers how Ojai’s emissions would change over time if conditions were held constant from 2022 and no action were taken to reduce emissions by the State or at the local level.

2. An “Adjusted Business as Usual” (ABAU) forecast shows how Ojai’s emissions are anticipated to change accounting for the impacts of adopted State and Federal policies but without local action.

Both forecasts use a consistent set of demographic, economic, and Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) projections interpolated from the City’s 2040 General Plan Update. These projections assume that population, housing, employment, and transportation activity will continue to grow through 2040.

Demographic and VMT projections have been extrapolated to 2045 to align with the State’s GHG reduction targets. Table 11 summarizes the assumed demographic changes.

Table 11: Ojai Demographic Projections (2018 - 2045)
2022 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045
Population 7,610 7,810 8,007 8,200 8,400 8,600
Jobs 4,602 4,040 4,050 4,060 4,070 4,080
Housing
Units 3,048 3,110 3,150 3,191 3,230 3,272
Service
population 12,212 11,850 12,057 12,260 12,470 12,680
Source: City of Ojai, SCAG
Business as Usual GHG Forecast
BAU forecast emissions are expected to increase from 52,168 MTCO2e in 2022 to 53,002 MTCO2e in 2045, an approximate 2 percent increase. Table 12 shows the forecasted BAU emission levels for each sector in future years. The realtively small increase is likely due to the limited growth that is anticipated in Ojai over the next 20 years.
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Table 12: Forecasted Business as Usual Total Annual Community GHG Emissions 2025 - 2045 (in MTCO 2e) Sector Subsector 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045
Building Energy
Residential electricity 640 656 672 688 705
Residential natural
gas
7,475 7,663 7,848 8,040 8,231
Nonresidential
electricity 541 542 543 545 546
Nonresidential natural
gas
2,705 2,712 2,719 2,725 2,732
Transportation
On- Road
Transportation 33,453 33,537 33,620 33,704 33,789
Off- Road 4,260 4,334 4,407 4,483 4,558
Solid Waste Solid Waste 1,855 1,824 1,854 1,886 1,918
Water/Wastewater
Water Use 143 145 148 150 153
Wastewater Treatment 357 360 364 367 371
Total 51,427 51,772 52,175 52,588 53,002
Adjusted Business as Usual GHG Forecast
The Adjusted Business as Usual (ABAU) forecast shows how Ojai’s emissions are anticipated to change accounting for the impacts on emissions of adopted State policies if no action is taken at the local level.

There are four major policies that the State has adopted to help reduce GHG emissions at the local level:
• Transportation: Major regulations incorporated into the CARB’s transportation modeling (EMFAC) used for forecast development include the Advanced Clean Truck Rule, SAFE Vehicle Rules and Actions, and Innovative Clean Transit Rule.19 This forecast uses the 2021 EMFAC model rather than the updated 2025 model due to the uncertainty of the State’s ability to continue to implement these regulations as a result of legal challenges by the Federal government as of October 2025.
• Title 24: The California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 6: California’s Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings is updated triennially to allow 19 California Air Resources Board. (2021). EMFAC2021 Volume III Technical Document Version 1.0.1. Accessed from:
https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/2021-08/emfac2021_technical_documentation_april2021.pdf. 294
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consideration and possible incorporation of new energy-efficient technologies and methods. The AB 32 Scoping Plan calls for the continuation of ongoing triennial updates to Title 24 that will yield regular increases in the mandatory energy and water savings for new construction. o Calculations include: adjusted residential and nonresidential electricity activity data to reflect additional electricity demand due to all-electric building code beginning in 2030 and efficiency assumptions.20
• Renewable Portfolio Standard (SB 100): Requires electric utilities to provide 100% renewable energy to customers by 2045.
• SB 1383 Regulations: This law requires organic waste disposal to be reduced by 50 percent by 2020 and 75 percent by 2025. To achieve these targets, starting in 2022 jurisdictions must provide organic waste collection services to all residents and businesses and recycle the materials.

Under the ABAU forecast, emissions are expected to decrease from 52,168 MTCO2e in 2022 to 34,356 MTCO2e in 2045, an approximate decrease of 34 percent. Table 13 shows the forecasted ABAU emissions for each sector in future years.
20 California Energy Commission. (2021). California Building Decarbonization Assessment. Accessed from:
https://www.energy.ca.gov/publications/2021/california-building-decarbonization-assessment (average of moderate electrification scenario grid impacts p.62).
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Table 13: Forecasted Adjusted Businesses as Usual Total Annual Community GHG Emissions in 2025 - 2045 (in MTCO 2e)
Sector Subsector 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045
Building Energy
Residential electricity 632 726 744 762 -
Residential natural
gas
7,297 7,488 7,488 7,488 7,488
Nonresidential
electricity
593 541 542 544 -
Nonresidential natural
gas
2,705 2,712 2,712 2,712 2,712
Transportation
On- Road
Transportation 31,623 29,934 21,080 20,122 19,638
Off- Road 2,579 2,506 2,454 2,426 2,305
Solid Waste Solid Waste 1,723 1,753 1,783 1,813 1,844
Water/Wastewater
Water Use 143 145 148 150 -
Wastewater Treatment 357 360 364 367 371
Total 47,652 46,165 37,313 36,384 34,356
Figure 4 shows each of the forecast scenarios including the BAU and ABAU as compared to the State’s SB 32 (2016) and AB 1279 (2022) emissions reduction targets of a 40 percent reduction below 1990 levels by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2045.21
21 More information about SB 32 can be found here https://legiscan.com/CA/text/SB32/id/1428776 and AB 1279 can be found here:
https://legiscan.com/CA/text/AB1279/id/2606946.
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Figure 4. Ojai Forecast Scenarios 2022 - 2045
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40,000
50,000
60,000
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MTCO2e
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2022 Municipal Emissions
Inventory
The municipal operations GHG inventory summarizes emissions produced by City of Ojai operations in 2022. As the first municipal GHG inventory conducted for City operations, this summary provides a baseline of emissions that the city can use to track progress towards its climate goals. The preparation of this inventory also helped to identify where the City can improve its data collection to estimate municipal GHG emissions more accurately in the future.

The municipal inventory was developed based on the ICLEI Local Government Operations Protocol (LGOP).22 The inventory utilizes the City’s operational control boundaries, which determine the emission sources over which the City of Ojai has direct control. The municipal emissions reported in this GHG inventory are estimates, which are rounded to the nearest whole number. Rounding was applied after all calculations were completed, so it may appear that the emissions totals in the tables do not sum accurately. Activity data and emissions factors are presented as the nearest whole number, tenth decimal point, or hundredth decimal point (as appropriate) since they are reported data or other known values.

Summary of Municipal Emissions
The City emitted an estimated 197 MTCO2e from its operations in 2022, representing approximately 0.4% of communitywide emissions. These emissions were produced by buildings and facilities, employee commutes, transit fleet vehicles, and water use. The 2022 inventory of municipal emissions is incomplete because there is insufficient data to quantify emissions from City fleet vehicles. Thus, reported emissions are likely less than actual emissions.

Of the sectors inventoried, the Ojai Trolley fleet comprised the largest portion (46 percent) of total municipal operations emissions in 2022. Employee commute was the second largest source, accounting for 42% of emissions, followed by water (7 percent), and buildings and facilities energy (5 percent). Table 14 provides the 2022 municipal emissions inventory detail, and Figure 5 shows the breakdown of municipal emissions by sector.
22 ICLEI. (2010). Local Government Operations Protocol. Accessed from: https://icleiusa.org/resources/local-government-operationslgo-protocol/. 298
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Table 14. 2022 Municipal GHG Emissions
Sector Subsector Units Activity Data Emissions (MTCO 2e) Building and
Facilities Energy
Electricity kWh 1,593,358 0
Natural Gas Therms 1,991 11
Transportation Transit Fleet Gallons LPG 14,838 90
Employee Commute VMT 217,240 82
Water Water Use MG 44 14
Total - - - 197
Figure 5. 2022 Municipal GHG Emissions by Sector
Municipal Emissions Inventory Detail
Data Sources
The inventory utilizes the City’s operational control boundaries to determine the emission sources over which the City has direct administrative control. Table 15 lists the sources of emissions included in the municipal inventory. The grayed out rows indicate sectors or subsectors that can be quantified in a municipal inventory but are not included due to lack of data or sources of those emissions within the City of Ojai’s operational control.

Building and Facility Energy
5%
Employee Commute
42% Transit Fleet
46%
Water Use
7%
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Table 15. Municipal Inventory Data Sources
Sector Description Inclusion in Inventory Data Source
Buildings and
Other Facilities
City buildings and facilities use
electricity and natural gas.

Included CPA and SCE
SoCalGas
Vehicle Fleet The City owns vehicles for street
maintenance and other services.

Not included . Fuel
purchases by fuel type
and quantity not
available.

N/A
Transit Fleet The City operates the Ojai Trolley. Included City of Ojai Employee Travel The City had approximately 30
employees in 2022 , This sector accounts
for emissions from the fuel employees
consumed travelling to and from work.

Included City of Ojai Employee
Commute Survey
CARB EMFAC202 2
Water Delivery
Facilities
City facilities use potable water which is
conveyed using electricity.

Included Casitas Municipal
Water District
Solid Waste The City does not have its own landfill,
but City facilities and operations
generate waste that is hauled by EJ
Harrison & Sons.

Not included. Solid
waste generation data
not available .

N/A
Other Process and
Fugitive Emissions
Fugitive emissions are generated from
the use of refrigerants in building HVAC
equipment and refrigeration in the fleet
air conditioning.

Not included.

Refrigerant data not
available.

N/A
Wastewater
Facilities
No sources. The City does not have its
own wastewater treatment plant.

Not included N/A
Port Facilities No sources in City of Ojai Not included N/A Airport Facilities No sources in City of Ojai Not included N/A Power Generation
Facilities
No sources in City of Ojai Not included N/A
Buildings and Facilities
The buildings and facilities sector accounts for the emissions from energy consumption in City owned and operated buildings and facilities, such as City Hall, Parks and Recreation facilities, and streetlights. This sector includes emissions from electricity and natural gas. Total 2022 emissions from buildings and 300
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facilities are estimated at 11 MTCO2e, or five percent of the City’s operations emissions. Table 16 shows the total annual building and facilities sector emissions broken down by source.

The 2022 municipal electricity consumption data was obtained from Southern California Edison (SCE) in the form of total kilowatt hours (kWh) consumed by service account annually. The 2022 natural gas data was obtained from SoCalGas in the form of total therms consumed by street address annually. 2022 emissions factors for electricity and natural gas were obtained from CPA (the city’s electricity provider) and SoCalGas, respectively.

Table 16. Building and Facilities Emissions by Source
Source Activity Data Emissions Factor Emissions (MTCO 2e) Electricity 1,593,358 kWh 0 0
Gas 1,991 therms 0.005037 11
Total - - 11
Source: SCE, CPA, SoCalGas
The City of Ojai uses the CPA 100% Green tier, so the emissions from municipal electricity use are zero.

Even so, it is necessary to understand which buildings and facilities consume the most electricity to track energy conservation trends in the future. In 2022, streetlights and traffic signals used 591,806 kWh of electricity, comprising 37 percent of the total municipal electricity use. City buildings and facilities used just 1,001,552 kWh, making up the remaining 63 percent. The facilities that consumed the most electricity were the City of Ojai Executive Offices and the facilities at Boyd Center Park.

In 2022, the Ojai Recreation Department in Sarzotti Park was responsible for 60 percent of municipal natural gas consumption. Ojai City Hall was the second largest consumer of natural gas, counting for 31 percent.

Transportation
The transportation sector accounts for the emissions from the Ojai Trolley fleet and employee commute.

Typically, municipal inventories also include the emissions from City fleet vehicles, but the data could not be used to estimate those emissions (see the Data Collection Recommendation section for more details).

The inventoried transportation emissions are summarized in Table 17.

Table 17. Transportation Emissions by Subsector
Subsector Emissions (MTCO 2e)
Transit Fleet 90
Employee Commute 82
Total 174
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Transit Fleet
Transit fleet emissions are the emissions from fuel consumed operating the Ojai Trolley, which runs on a single fixed route in the downtown area every day of the week. Emissions from transit vehicles were calculated following the LGOP protocol in which the known fuel use is multiplied by the emissions factor of the respective fuel type. The fuel use activity data is the sum of all the fuel purchase transactions between the City of Ojai and Delta Liquid Energy. In 2022, all five trolleys in the fleet run on liquefied propane gas (LPG),23 which has the emissions factor of 0.006094737 MTCO2e/gal.24 The estimated emissions from Ojai Trolley are 90 MTCO2e, or 46 percent of the City’s operational emissions in 2022. Table 18 shows how the emissions are calculated from the gallons of LGP consumed.

Table 18. Transit Fleet Emissions
Fuel Type Gallons Emissions Factor
(MTCO2e/gal) Emissions (MTCO 2e)
L iquid Propane Gas 14,838 0.006094737 97
Source: Delta Liquid Energy
Employee Commute
Employee commute accounts for emissions from fuel consumed by City employees traveling to and from work. Emissions are calculated by determining employee commute VMT and applying the CARB EMFAC 2021 emissions factor for Ventura County to the activity data. Total annual VMT for all employees was extrapolated from responses to the 2024 Ojai Employee Commute Survey, which was conducted in the first quarter of 2025. The survey asked employees to document their travel patterns in 2024 (rather than 2022) because a majority of the current City of Ojai staff were not employed by the City in that year. The survey results provided a proxy for 2022 activity data and the average of the CARB EMFAC 2021 emissions factors for light duty vehicle types (0.000376472 MTCO2e/VMT) was used to estimate 2022 employee commute emissions.

The survey received 17 complete responses, representing approximately 30 employees. This analysis assumes 219.2 commute days annually, which is an estimate that removes weekends, holidays, vacation days from the total year.

The estimated total employee commute emissions are 82 MTCO2e, or 42 percent of the City’s operations emissions in 2022.

Table 19 shows the proportion of 2022 employee commute VMT by fuel type. The majority of employee VMT comes from gasoline-powered vehicles. Only four employees reported using electric or hybrid vehicles. No employees reported using transit, walking, and/or biking. No employees reported commuting in vehicles that use biodiesel, compressed natural gas, or hydrogen fuel cell. 23 City of Ojai City Manager & Public Works. (2024, February 27). Administrative Report: Authorize the Issuance of a Purchase Order to the City of Thousand Oaks for the Purchase of One Used Trolley Bus. Report. https://ojai.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1169&meta_id=40038 24 ICLEI. (2010). Local Government Operations Protocol. Accessed from: https://icleiusa.org/resources/local-government-operationslgo-protocol/. 302
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Table 19. Employee Commute Emissions by Fuel/Vehicle Type Fuel/Vehicle Type Annual VMT % VMT by Fuel Type Emissions (MTCO 2e) Gasoline Light Duty Truck 88,892 41% 34
Gasoline Passenger Vehicle 79,067 36% 30
Hybrid (gasoline/electric) 16,788 8% 6
Electric 32,493 8% 12*
Total 217,240 100% 82
Source: City of Ojai
*Note: This estimation applies the CARB EMFAC2022 emissions factor for light duty vehicles in Ventura County, which is an average that accounts for all fuel types. Actual emissions from EVs used by City staff to travel to work may be lower, for example if the EV charges at a location that uses the CPA 100% Green Power tier.

Water Use
The water used in City buildings and operations creates emissions from the energy used in each aspect of the water supply cycle. The activity data used to calculate emissions is the acre feet of water consumed for Institutional uses as stated in the CMWD UWMP. However, the activity data for the City of Ojai facilities could not be disaggregated from the rest of the CMWD service area, which includes Upper Ojai, the Ventura River Valley area, the City of Ventura to Mills Road, and the Rincon and beach area to the ocean and Santa Barbara County line. With this, the water usage data and emissions are likely overestimated.

The total emissions from water use were 14 MTCO2e, or 7 percent of 2022 municipal emissions. GHG emissions are calculated by determining the energy intensity of the CMWD system (436.6 kWh/AF, converted to 1,339.88 kWh/MG)25 and multiplying it by the activity data. The electricity (kWh) was then converted to MTCO2e using the 2022 SCE emissions factor.

Table 20. Water Use Emissions
Industrial Water Usage (MG) Water Distribution Energy
Intensity (kWh/MG) Electricity used (kWh) Emissions (MTCO 2e) 44 1,339.88 58,504 14
Source: CMWD
25 Casitas Municipal Water District. (2020). 2020 Urban Water Management Plan. https://www.casitaswater.org/files/20aa40008/2020+UWMP+FINAL.pdf 303
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Data Collection Recommendations
The municipal inventory gathered is an important first step for the City to understand where its emissions come from and track the effectiveness of reduction measures in the future. The City collects and maintains many of the necessary data sources to calculate emissions, but incomplete or missing data for several sectors means that the City does not have a complete picture of municipal emissions in 2022. In order to establish a more accurate and complete estimation of municipal emissions than developed in the 2022 inventory, the City needs to track and collect the missing data. Data collection and inventory tracking and maintenance is a topic that a measure in the City’s forthcoming Climate Action Plan can address. Table 21 identifies additional data sets needed to understand the full breadth of emissions from City operations.

Table 21. Data Collection Recommendations
Sector Description Department
Vehicle Fleet Collect fuel consumption by type , including:
• Direct measurements of fuel use from vehicle fuel gauges or storage tanks
• Fuel receipts
• Purchase records for bulk storage fuel purchases
• kWh or electricity used to charge electric vehicles
The City currently records the cost of fleet fuel purchases but not the quantity and type of fuel. These fields should be added to the records system . Keep non - transit and transit fleet data separate .

Finance or Public
Works
Reimbursed
Employee Miles
Collect v ehicle miles traveled and/or total of annual
reimbursements . This data would help quantify the emissions from conducting City business in employee’s personal vehicles, improving the accuracy of the transportation emissions in future inventories.

Finance
Water Use Collect gallons of water used for municipal operations as shown on water bills for City accounts. This 2022 inventory uses data of Institutional water use from the Casitas UWMP, but it may include water used by the other jurisdictions served by the water district.

Tracking the water usage through City water bills would be more accurate.

Public Works or
Finance
Solid Waste Collect t ons of waste produced by City operations . Work with EJ Harrison and Sons to isolate collections from City facilities .

Public Works
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305
2 Prepare meeting agendas
Take meeting minutes and provide meeting summaries
Project budgeting and invoicing by R+A staff and administrative support Task 9.2: Technical Analysis
Task 9.2.1: Existing Plan Review
R+A will prepare a technical memorandum (5-7 pages) that provides a summary of documents reviewed relevant to the Ojai CAP. It will include recommendations to ensure consistency with, or modification to, existing plans. We will work with the City to identify relevant plans to review, which may include but are not limited to, the City of Ojai GPU (in progress) and the Thousand Oaks-Oxnard-Ventura MSA Priority Climate Action Plan.

Task 9.2.1 Deliverable:
Existing Plan Analysis memorandum (3-5 pages)
Task 9.2.2: GHG Inventory and Forecast
R+A will prepare municipal and community-wide greenhouse gas inventories for sectors, including on-road and off-road transportation, building energy use, solid waste, and water and wastewater. R+A will develop the emissions inventory for the most recent year for which emissions activity data is available and consistent with the General Plan, likely 2022. R+A will use methods consistent with current best practices, including the U.S. Community Protocol for Accounting and Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions, the Global Protocol for Community-Scale Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventories, the Local Government Operations Protocol. If the City has any previous inventories, they may be reconciled for consistency based on best available data and/or changes in methodology.

As part of the inventory, R+A will develop business-as-usual and adjusted business-as-usual greenhouse gas emissions forecasts for the key regulatory years of 2025-2045. Greenhouse gas reduction targets will align with State goals as expressed in AB 32, SB 32, and AB 1279. AB 1279 would accelerate the City’s carbon neutral goal from no later than 2050 to no later than 2045.

R+A will compile results and methodologies into a draft GHG emissions inventory report.

Following review by the City, R+A will complete a final GHG Inventory Report.

Task 9.2.2 Deliverables:
Draft and Final GHG Inventory Report
Task 9.2.3: GHG Reduction Analysis and Measure Development R+A will develop a matrix of reduction measures to incorporate into the CAP and identify an initial level of implementation for each program (voluntary versus mandatory, timeline for implementation, etc.) in the reduction analysis. We will consider programs and policies that are both wholly within the City and those that are subregional in nature and that would require collaboration with other jurisdictions and regional organizations. Once completed, we will 306
3 facilitate a discussion with the appropriate City departments and staff to review/refine the matrix.

Using our Emissions Reduction Intensity Calculator, R+A will assess a range of measures, including carbon-free energy, decarbonized buildings and transportation, zero waste, and carbon sequestration.

R+A will estimate the greenhouse gas reductions associated with the implementation of each measure and assess the ability of the CAP to achieve the City’s reduction targets. R+A will also identify potential co-benefits such as the impact on air quality, water quality, public health, resilience, economic development, and employment opportunities.

Task 9.2.3 Deliverables:
Draft and final GHG Reduction Analysis
Task 9.2.4: Technical Analysis Community Engagement
R+A will engage with the community to gather input on the CAP. R+A will produce the materials for the engagement activities such as presentations, flyers, and posters as needed (with input from City staff). City staff will provide staffing and coordination support and publicize the engagement activities through City communication channels.

Community Engagement Activities associated with Task 9.2 will include:
Stakeholder interviews and focus groups: Over the course of the planning effort, R+A will facilitate up to six (6) virtual meetings with groups such as youth, community based organizations (CBOs), businesses, residents, and property owners. This can be conducted as opportune during different points in the planning process. CAG working sessions (virtual):
o One (1) to discuss findings of GHG inventory and reduction analysis. o Two (2) to discuss proposed GHG mitigation measures.
Community survey: One (1) online community survey (produced in SurveyMonkey or similar platform) to solicit feedback on GHG reduction measures. Community Open Houses (in-person or virtual):
o One (1) to introduce the CAP project and present the GHG inventory/forecast. o One (1) to discuss climate action priorities and ideas for GHG reduction measures. Pop-ups: Two (2) pop-ups total (one pop-up associated with each Open House). Pop-ups will be held at a community location (i.e. farmer’s market, community event, etc.).

Task 9.3: Climate Action Plan Development
Task 9.3.1: Draft Climate Action Plan
R+A will develop the Admin Draft CAP using the deliverables from the previous tasks. The specific strategies and priority actions selected to meet the recommended reduction targets will 307
4 be summarized into a strategic framework with specific near-, mid- and long-term implementation timeframes. Measures will identify agencies and departments responsible, indicators for success, potential partnerships, recommended funding sources, equity considerations, and appropriate methods to assess progress. The CAP will include sections focused on actions for the City (including municipal operations) along with community-wide actions, actions for individuals, and actions for any other stakeholders identified as keys players to reduce GHG emissions. The CAP will be written and formatted in a way that is accessible and easy to understand by members of the general public, featuring robust graphics (pictures, tables, graphs, flow charts, icons, symbols, etc.) to summarize concepts.

Task 9.3.1 Deliverables:
Admin Draft CAP (Word)
Public Draft CAP (PDF)
Task 9.3.2: Climate Action Plan Development Engagement
R+A will conduct multiple modes of community engagement activities to garner feedback during the CAP drafting process. R+A will produce the materials for the engagement activities such as presentations, flyers, and posters as needed (with input from City staff). City staff will provide staffing and coordination support, and publicize the engagement activities through City communication channels.

Community Engagement Activities associated with Task 3 will include:
CAG working sessions: Two (2) virtual working sessions. One CAG working session to provide input on the Admin Draft CAP, and one CAG working session on the Public Draft for R+A to present changes made to the Admin Draft in response to CAG and staff comments.
Community Open House: One (1) community open house (virtual or in-person) to present on the Public Draft CAP.
Pop-up: One (1) community pop-up to encourage participation in the Open House and submit public comments to the online platform.

Task 9.3.3: City Council and Commission Meetings
R+A will prepare for and present at up to three (3) City Council and/or Planning Commission meetings. R+A will prepare a brief slide deck. City staff will provide the staff report.

Task 9.3.3 Deliverables:
Brief 20 slide presentation, and two public study session presentations Task 9.3.4: Final Climate Action Plan Preparation
R+A will set up an online platform (Microsoft Form or other platform) for community members to submit public comments. R+A will create a matrix to track public comments and recommended changes to the CAP. R+A will work collaboratively with City staff to finalize changes to the CAP 308
5 and produce a final version of the CAP post-adoption. The Final CAP will be in PDF format, but R+A will also provide the City with the Microsoft Word files.

Task 9.3.4 Deliverable:
Final CAP (PDF)
Task 9.4: CEQA Documentation
Task 9.4.1: Complete CEQA Review
In accordance with Section 15164 of the CEQA Guidelines, a lead agency may prepare an addendum to a previously certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR) if some changes or additions are necessary but none of the conditions described in Section 15162 calling for preparation of a subsequent EIR have occurred. Based on the extent of the proposed CAP there does not appear to be a substantial change to the General Plan or to the forthcoming General Plan EIR, such as changes to land use designations, that would require major revisions to the General Plan EIR (once it is complete and adopted). Therefore, this scope of work assumes that the CAP would not result in new or substantially increased significant impacts and that, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, an EIR Addendum to the General Plan EIR would be the appropriate level of supplemental CEQA review.

Rincon will prepare an Addendum pursuant to the requirements set forth in Section 15164 of the CEQA Guidelines. The Addendum will include the following content:
Introduction. The EIR Addendum will include introductory information, including a brief description of the project background and an explanation of the relationship of the EIR Addendum to previous analysis, as well as a description of the required contents and applicability of preparing an Addendum; and
Environmental Impact Evaluation. The EIR Addendum will evaluate whether the CAP would have different environmental impacts or a different degree of impact than those presented in the certified General Plan EIR. The impact evaluation will address all issue areas discussed in the EIR. The discussion will address all issue areas discussed in the certified EIR to satisfy the requirements of CEQA; and
Conclusion. This section will provide a brief summary of the impact determinations in the Addendum and reiterate applicability of an Addendum for the project.

The EIR Addendum will be in the format of a stand-alone report. Rincon will submit an electronic copy of the EIR Addendum in Microsoft Word and PDF formats for City review and comment.

Rincon will address one round of consolidated comments on the EIR Addendum and then prepare the Final EIR Addendum. We assume that the City will handle noticing regarding the project and that, consistent with the CEQA Guidelines, the document will not be specifically and separately circulated for public comment. Rincon will submit an electronic copy of the Final EIR Addendum in Microsoft Word and PDF formats.

Task 9.4 Deliverable:
Draft EIR Addendum and Final EIR Addendum (MS Word and PDF) 309
Exhibit B: Contract Modification Fee Schedule
for the Ojai General Plan Update
Hours per Task Principal Senior Planner II
Intermediate
Planner II Planner II
Principal/ Project
Manager
Project
Manager
Principal Director Senior Associate Associate Labor Cost Per Task Task 7: Project ManagementTask 7.1: Ongoing Project Management and Meetings 16 16 6,160Task 7.2: Project Administration and Invoicing 2 4 1,130 Subtotal Task 7 - 18 20 - 7,290
Task 8: Economic Development ElementTask 8.1: Market Study 8 34 50 44 24,550Task 8.2: Tourism Impacts Analysis 16 48 80 80 40,240Task 8.3: Economic Diversification and Tourism Management Strategy 16 32 40 40 23,960Task 8.4: Policy and Implementation Framework 8 48 56 36 27,340Task 8.5: Admin Draft Economic Diversification Element 4 24 16 7,460Task 8.6: Second Administrative Economic Diversification Element 4 8 8 3,420Task 8.7: Planning Commission and City Council Study Sessions 4 4 8 2,700Task 8.8: Screencheck Draft Economic Diversification Element 8 16 16 6,840Task 8.9: Public Workshop on Draft General Plan 4 8 8 3,420Task 8.10: Planning Commission Hearing 4 8 2,260Task 8.11: City Council Meetings and Hearings 4 8 2,260 Subtotal Task 8 48 194 302 256 144,450
Task 9: Climate Action PlanTask 9.1 Project Initiation and Management - Task 9.1.1: Kickoff Meeting 4 6 8 2 3,920 Task 9.1.2: Project Workplan 4 8 2 3,000Task 9.1.3: Assemble Community Advisory Group 4 10 10 4,440Task 9.1.4: Project Administration 20 30 40 10 19,600 Task 9.2: Technical Analysis - Task 9.2.1: Existing Plan Review 2 16 3,290 Task 9.2.2: GHG Inventory and Forecast 8 48 24 15,480Task 9.2.3: GHG Reduction Analysis and Measure Development 12 36 24 14,340Task 9.2.4: Technical Analysis Community Engagement 12 36 60 60 28,860 Task 9.3: Climate Action Plan Development - Task 9.3.1: Draft Climate Action Plan 8 30 60 10 19,580 Task 9.3.2: Climate Action Plan Development Engagement 16 32 48 32 23,280Task 9.3.3: City Council and Commission Meetings 12 12 16 8,420Task 9.3.4: Final Climate Action Plan Preparation 8 12 24 24 12,000 Task 9.4: CEQA Documentation - Task 9.4.1: Complete CEQA Review 8 40 11,184 Subtotal Task 9 110 260 322 148 8 40 - - - - 167,394
Total Hours 110 260 322 148 8 40 48 212 322 256Billing Rate $285 $190 $170 $140 $313 $217 $275 $205 $180 $145Labor Cost $31,350 $49,400 $54,740 $20,720 $2,504 $8,680 $13,200 $43,460 $57,960 $37,120 Total Firm Labor Cost $156,210 $11,184 $151,740 $319,134

EXPENSES
Mileage and Travel Expenses 2000 500 2500Project/Sub Management (7%) 11405 11405Data Purchases 3800 3800Outreach Material Printing and Supplies 500 500Office Expenses (Phone, Fax, Copies, etc.) (3%) 4686 4686 Total Expenses $18,591 $0 $4,300 $22,891
TOTAL PER FIRM $174,801 $11,184 $156,040
TOTAL $342,025
LWC Raimi + Associates Rincon

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TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Weston Montgomery, Chief Deputy City Clerk
MEETING DATE: September 8, 2026
SUBJECT: Written Public Comments
The attached public comments were submitted to the City Clerk prior to 3:00 p.m. the date before the meeting (referenced above) and are being posted to the City’s website for public access.

Posted: September 8, 2026

PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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The City encourages public participation. Members of the public who wish to make public comments may do so in person at the meeting, comment live via telewebinar software, or submit written public comments in advance of the meeting. Written public comment emails should be sent to [email protected].

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From: Ali Golden <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 10:51 AM
To: City Clerk
Cc: Jeremy McBride
Subject: Support for Hotel El Roblar Spa & Fitness Amenity Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Dear Ojai City Council Members,
I’m writing in support of the proposed spa and fitness amenity at Hotel El Roblar, both as an Ojai resident and as the owner of a neighboring business in downtown Ojai.

From both perspectives, I believe El Roblar has been a really positive addition to our community. As a nearby business owner, I see firsthand how important it is to have thoughtful businesses and destinations downtown that bring people to the area and encourage them to stay, walk around, shop, and eat locally. The hotel has already helped create that kind of activity, and I believe the spa and fitness amenity would only strengthen it.

As a resident, I also appreciate that the project feels appropriate for Ojai. A spa and fitness offering is a natural extension of a hotel like El Roblar and makes much more sense to me than development that would fundamentally change the character of downtown.

I also think the additional tax revenue this could generate for the city is meaningful and deserves consideration. I would strongly support exploring ways for some of that new revenue to go toward workforce housing. As both a resident and an employer, I know how important it is for the people who work in our shops, restaurants, schools, hotels, and other local businesses to actually be able to live in or near the community they serve.

For all of these reasons, I hope the City Council will support the proposed spa and fitness amenity at Hotel El Roblar.

Thank you for your consideration,
Ali Golden
Ali Golden
Ojai > 307 E. Ojai Ave #100 Ojai, CA 93023
Berkeley > 1844 Fourth St. Berkeley CA 94710
www.aligolden.com
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From: Jack Dyer <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 11:28 AM
To: City Clerk
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: City Council Meeting 9/8 --- Hotel El Roblar Spa Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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Council, I hope that this email finds you doing well today. I'm writing to you to put my support behind the Hotel Roblar Spa project. This project will have a positive effect for our community on a number of levels.
- It raises revenue and contributes significantly to the TOT, with estimates ranging between $1.4 million to over $4mm if temporary TOT rates increases were adopted - More visitors to town helps all local businesses, including mine located at 345 E. Ojai Avenue - The property where this development is proposed to occur currently generates $0 for the town Ojai is as popular as it has ever been and housing costs are through the roof. I'd love to see the council adopt a provision to have a mandated percentage of the TOT be pathed towards a housing fund for affordable housing IN OJAI. As a small business owner I know firsthand how difficult it is for my employees to afford housing where they work. 98% of my employees at Topa Topa Brewing Company live outside of Ojai, largely for affordability reasons.

Please approve this project. Further, please also adopt a real plan to get more affordable workforce housing in Ojai.

Cheers,
Jack Dyer
Jack Dyer / Co-Founder / CEO
[email protected] / (805) 705- 4757
Topa Topa Brewing Co.
4880 Colt St. Ventura, Ca 93003
www.topatopa.beer
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From: Gregory Herring <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, September 3, 2026 3:50 AM
To: City Clerk
Subject: Please include this in the City Council packet for the September 7 meeting. I am traveling and cannot attend. - GWH.

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Dear City Council:

As a citizen of Ojai since the early ’90’s (with a stint in Ventura from ~ ’95 - 05), I send this in support of the Hotel El Roblar’s concept of a spa and fitness amenity for its hotel. The hotel has been a great addition to our town — a favorite restaurant for our family, a great place for our out of town friends and family to stay and enjoy, and an annual retreat center for my law firm. The renovation has helped reinvigorate our downtown post-pandemic, too. It has been a fresh infusion for our town, and the owners have been refreshingly sensitive to Ojai’s preservation priorities, too. (I am sensitive to this, as an initial supporter of the OVDF, etc.).

A spa and fitness amenity is a good fit for Ojai and the downtown. I love the idea of using long dormant space for this enhancement. Visitors staying longer and supporting local shops and restaurants is a no brainer — they spend and leave. Busy weekend traffic is a fair “price” to pay. Maybe it will encourage more locals to ride a bike on Saturdays!
The new tax revenue should go to workforce housing. This site never contributed tax revenue before, and that deserves careful consideration. Penny and I have seen the changes from the ’90’s, and we need our town to support our first responders, teachers, and … yes, hotel workforce staff this way. My own children well know the financial challenges of trying to buy a home and live in town — we need to proactively assist.

Thanks for your consideration. — Greg Herring.

Gregory Herring
[email protected]
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From: Cathy Cluff <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, September 3, 2026 6:27 PM
To: City Clerk
Subject: El Roblar spa
Dear Ojai City Council Members,
I am writing in support of the proposed El Roblar Spa and Wellness Center, which will serve guests of the Hotel El Roblar as well as the community.

Having been in the health, wellness, and hospitality business for over 40 years, I have seen firsthand the positive impact a business like this can have on a community. The Oaks Spa provided hundreds of jobs to local residents over its years of operation and generated significant tax revenue for the City of Ojai. I am confident that the El Roblar Spa will do the same at a location that previously did not generate any tax revenue when operated by World University.

I am also very supportive of exploring ways to direct some of this new tax revenue toward workforce housing. Creating more housing opportunities for the people who work in our hotels, restaurants, shops, and other local businesses would help strengthen our workforce and allow more people who contribute to Ojai every day to also call Ojai home.

I believe the El Roblar Spa will be a wonderful addition to our community and will provide jobs, generate tax revenue, and contribute positively to Ojai.

Healthy Regards,
Cathy S. Cluff
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From: Michelle Bosch <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, September 4, 2026 11:23 AM
To: City Clerk
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: El Roblar
Dear Mayor and Members of the Ojai City Council,
I am writing on behalf of our store in the arcade,Cercana, in support of the proposed spa and fitness amenity at Hotel El Roblar.

El Roblar has been a wonderful business neighbor to us. From our experience, its team has made a sincere effort to become part of Ojai—not simply to operate a hotel here, but to build relationships, support neighboring businesses, and thoughtfully integrate into the broader community. This is also reflected in the warmth and hospitality of its staff, who have clearly been trained to make local residents feel genuinely welcome and valued.

We believe the spa and fitness amenity is a natural fit for both the hotel and downtown Ojai. It will enhance the visitor experience, encourage guests to stay longer, and hopefully bring added vibrancy to our downtown. Longer visitor activity may also encourage our local shops and restaurants to remain open additional days—something that would benefit not only visitors, but the residents of Ojai as well.

The new visitor-generated tax revenue—and the possibility of directing some of that revenue toward workforce housing—also deserves serious consideration.

El Roblar has demonstrated that it wants to be a responsible and contributing member of our community. We respectfully encourage the City Council to approve this proposal.

Sincerely,
Michelle Bosch
Cercana
Ojai, California
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From: Sheri Ann <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, September 5, 2026 2:25 PM
To: City Clerk
Subject: City Council meeting Sept. 8. 2026, comments on discussion Item # 7, El Roblar Wellness Spa
City Clerk,
Please distribute these comments to members of the City Council and to the City of Ojai StaƯ, To members of the Ojai City Council,
Re: City Council meeting Tuesday Sept. 8, 2026
Agenda Item # 7, Health and Wellness Center - El Roblar Hotel on the former World University property.

Question: What happens to the City of Ojai’s operating budget when it relies on the Transient Occupancy Tax from one hotel complex? What happens if this complex goes out of business for one reason or another? This happened a number of years ago when the Ojai Valley Inn shut down for renovation. The City of Ojai nearly went bankrupt.

The city already relies heavily on the TOT from the Inn. Adding another dependency on a second big business is risky. The El Roblar Hotel seems to be playing monopoly in Ojai’s downtown area by buying up parking lots and vacant properties.

Many of Ojai’s current independent health and wellness workers and their small businesses will either lose clients and/or lose employees to this proposed extension of the El Roblar. The City of Ojai should be supporting these existing small businesses, not helping to close them down.

The downtown core is already struggling with the increased congestion and environmental degradation caused by tourism. This proposed extension of the El Roblar will exacerbate the crowding and put an additional stress on the ecosystem. The traƯic and the multitudes that descend upon Ojai are already overwhelming our quaint small-town vibe.

Enough is enough. Deny this monopolistic environment- degrading trend in downtown Ojai before it’s too late!
Thank you for your consideration,
Sheri Ann Cate
City of Ojai resident
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From: Richard Camp <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, September 5, 2026 3:11 PM
To: City Clerk
Cc: Jeremy McBride
Subject: In support of the proposed spa at El Roblar
Hello,
I am writing in support of the request for approval of a spa at the El Roblar Hotel. This would be a positive improvement on the downtown area for many reasons... for one, visitors who stay in town and use the spa would naturally not stay in the spa the entire time but explore the shops and restaurants, adding always welcome revenue.

Also, I understand that the Hotel contributes a great deal to the city via the TOT… and, though I am not a hotelier, I would guess that adding a spa would naturally lead to a room rate increase, which would greatly increase the TOT.

That revenue could be directed toward workforce housing… something much needed in a town that’s growing exponentially with new places and faces… the OUSD has been dealing with this workforce problem as well, so we all know that it is a growing concern.

Never forget that the site itself previously housed a spa that was a magnet not only for those who live in town but for visitors who came to enjoy its amenities. I don’t remember anything negative about its place in the zeitgeist of our town. In short, it seems as if it would be a win-win for the hotel and for the town.

Best regards,
Richard Camp
Artistic Director
OJAI Performing Arts Theater
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Richard Camp
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From: Alan Barker <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, September 5, 2026 3:50 PM
To: City Clerk
Subject: Spa and Fitness Center at El Roblar Hotel
Joan Churchill and Alan Barker
4295 Thacher Road
Ojai, CA 93023
Sept. 5, 2026
Ojai City Hall
Attn: City Clerk
401 S. Ventura Street
Ojai, CA 93023
Dear Mr. Quilici
We are writing in support of the proposed Spa and Fitness center at El Roblar hotel. Ojai has been known as a place of healing since the 1870's. Many of the original non-native inhabitants of the valley moved here for the restorative climate and hot springs. Doctor and artist Ernest Pierpont, the original owner of the area where our house is situated, suffered from tuberculosis. He and wife Josephine moved to Ojai and established the Pierpont Cottages in 1892. Since 1955 four generations of our family have lived here. The history of Ojai is immersed in the pursuit of wellness from the beginning. Aside from the financial and cultural benefits a spa and wellness center at the El Roblar will bring to Ojai, it is simply a perfect fit.

Sincerely,
Joan Churchill and Alan Barker
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From: Ulrich Brugger <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, September 5, 2026 4:10 PM
To: City Clerk
Dear Mayor and City Council members,
I fully support adding a spa and a fitness center to the El Roblar Hotel.

First because the owners revived and updated an old and revered Ojai hotel to the benefit of the community;
Second, the El Roblar Hotel will become closer to what the revered Sheila Cluff Spa was before; Third, by adding wellness services, it will benefit the community, and bring additional TOT to the City.

In addition, it should be appreciated that the owners consider helping The Ojai “Workforce Housing Fund”.

Ulrich Brugger
Founder and Executive Director of the Ojai Retreat and Inn 320
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From: BILL MILEY <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, September 5, 2026 10:54 PM
To: Weston Montgomery
Subject: Council meeting 8/8/26
9/5/26
To. Ojai City Council
From: Bill Miley
Subject: el Roblar wellness center…spa and fitness center Hello.

I have known this property since 1968 when my family moved here for my new job as a public health educator with our county public health department.

First a church, city hall and police dept. World university. And then planned affordable housing and now a wellness center which will bring spa and fitness services to El Roblar Hotel guests and community folks.

I was very active in supporting the restoration development of the Roblar Oaks Spa into the El Roblar Hotel of the 1920’s. And had a part in making the Valet parking service possible.

I was pleased with the renovations to restore in today’s moderninity the essence of the 1920’s Hotel.

It looks like the 20’s and functions like the 2030’s. Their proposal for separate off street parking for their employees was innovated and caring. Which they contracted for to many years in the future.

The parcel they bought from the Becker group you know its history. The Becker Group bought it for offices. And with city discussion and affordable housing needs that changed into an affordable housing proposal. A city led development involving other properties produced more affordable housing and market rates. A certain community group was distressed and sued. Over time with much conflict it was disbanded. The El Roblar Group recognized the opportunity for their guests to add a wellness function to their hotel. Remember the Oaks Hotel was a spa and fitness under Don and Shiela Cluff run with daughter Cathy. Until the 2017 Thomas Fire.

El Roblar bought the property with plans for spa and other wellness services for their hotel guests with opportunity for up to 40% of available offerings for folks from this community.

Some HPC folks spoke and wrote about historical significance. I only see interesting functions from this property with most of the years of World University.

From a community economic perspective it brings much benefit. Down town employment with moderately good jobs, increased sales taxes, likely increased attraction for hotel guest bookings, a new addition to wellness care of hourly services of a unique type. Opportunity for wellness services available by a brief walk for guests and short drive or walk by community.

In summary I see nothing but benefits for own economy and our whole town and valley. 321
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From: Alder <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, September 6, 2026 12:48 PM
To: City Council
Subject: ORDINANCE NO. 974
To all city council members of Ojai,
Please vote in favor of ordinance 974 to keep Libby tennis courts just for tennis.

Thank you
Sincerely,
Alder Marx (local resident)
Sent from my iPhone
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From: Jay Simons <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, September 6, 2026 2:21 PM
To: City Clerk
Subject: Council Agenda Item 7
Dear Mayor and Council members. Thank you for your serious review of the request by the El Roblar Hotel to add a significant spa addiƟon to an already crowded historic city core. The request makes much of the added revenue that the addiƟon will generate for the city coffers. However they fail to address the basic fact that our once peaceful home is now basically unrecognizable; especially on the weekends. Excessive traffic, sandwich boards, irritable tourists, expensive shops and a profound loss of sense of community are a primary result of the exisƟng hotel approval and its maximalist footprint. Why would you approve an expansion that will only increase their profits on the back of exacerbaƟng an already unpleasant downtown environment? No amount of compensatory income is worth the further degradaƟon/development of our village core. Once gone it will be neigh impossible to recover. Please deny the hotel’s request.

Thank You,
Jay Simons
46 year Ojai resident
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From: Jeff Hooper <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 7, 2026 7:55 AM
To: City Clerk
Cc: [email protected]; Jeff Berndt; Carly Rodriguez Subject: Agenda Item #7 -- El Roblar Spa Facility
Dear Members of the Ojai City Council,
I am writing on behalf of The Thacher School, to express our support for El Roblar Hotel’s proposal to add a spa and fitness amenity to its services. As Head of School, a parent of former Ojai students, and a member of the Ojai community for more than two decades, I have seen firsthand the importance of businesses that contribute thoughtfully to the character, life, and economic vitality of our town. Hotel El Roblar has established itself as a good neighbor and a welcome addition to our community, and I believe this next step represents an opportunity not only for the hotel, but for Ojai as a whole.

A spa and fitness amenity is a natural fit for Ojai and would give visitors another reason to choose Ojai, extend their stays, and experience more of what our community has to offer, including dining at local restaurants, shopping at local business, exploring our trails and cultural offerings, and contributing to the broader economic ecosystem that makes Ojai so special. The revitalization of that historic property has been a wonderful development for our town.

Growth should not be pursued for its own sake. But when growth allows a community to do more of what it values most—to support local businesses, strengthen schools, retain working families, and invest in its future— it deserves thoughtful consideration.

I respectfully urge the City Council to support Hotel El Roblar’s proposal and to consider how the revenue it generates can be used to advance Ojai’s workforce-housing goals.

Thank you for your consideration and for your service to our community.

Jeff Hooper
Head of School
The Thacher School
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Jeff Hooper
Head of School
The Thacher School
5025 Thacher Road
Ojai, CA 93023
[email protected]
(805)640-3201 x 212
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From: ANITA CRAMM <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 7, 2026 1:12 PM
To: City Clerk
Subject: Agenda item #7
Dear Council members,
Please deny the request from Hotel El Roblar to Change our city's General Plan along with the zoning change that they are proposing. They seek to alter the fundamentals of our town.

This is too much - they knew what they were buying when they purchased this property. They want our community to amend our overriding plans and safeguards to accommodate their bottom line. If this is approved, it will open the door and set precedent for others dedicated to the money focused tourism industry to further take over our vulnerable small town. The effects of this hotel on our downtown and our community members' ability to use our downtown is significantly negative.

The hotel has already created tremendous challenges on the streets and sidewalks in this area. Hotel cars line the streets, leaving no room for residents to park, while their valet parking lot sits empty. And a mid-block crosswalk is part of the package? These alterations to our city are unacceptable. Please set limits - no tourismbased businesses should be allowed to alter our city's General Plan or be given zoning changes. This is our city, We The People, not theirs.

The use of the proposed new spa in off-peak hours is not even a nugget. Plenty of spas to use in this town, and at a discounted rate! Spas are us! And a parking study from 2024 ---- really? Hotel Roblar tourists took over the downtown parking in 2025 when the hotel opened. A year after the parking study! This hotel already consumes our downtown rendering it unusable for all of us who live here. Please say no! Thank you!
Anita Cramm
Ojai Resident
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OJAI City Council Meeting: September 8, 2026
Comment on Discussion Item #14: Proposed Survey Questions Regarding the Climate Action Plan
First, a general opinion survey is inappropriate at this stage of CAP development. If it had been properly designed, a survey might have made sense at the beginning of the CAP process. Hopefully, our professional CAP consultants are well past the stage of needing very general public opinions regarding climate change and individual behaviors.

Unfortunately, violations of basic survey design in this draft questionnaire will make it impossible to meaningfully interpret and use results from the draft survey as conceived and composed.

More importantly, and frankly, the draft survey was clearly not created by anyone with formal training in survey research. There was no discussion of a sampling frame nor recognition that with voluntary survey participation there is literally no way to ensure that responses are in any way representative.

There was no stated target for number of responses needed to provide reliable information on community opinion; and a loose design like this could easily be “gamed” by one group or another hoping to “stack” results.

If it had been earlier in the process of our CAP development, here are a couple of references that would be helpful:

Sage Research Methods - The SAGE Handbook of Survey Methodology Survey Methodology, 2nd Edition | Wiley
A Practical Guide to Survey Questionnaire Design and Evaluation Steven Colomé, Sc.D.
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From: Michael Borders <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 7, 2026 4:00 PM
To: City Council; Bethany Burgess
Cc: Mark Happach; Duane Williamson; Carolyn Burke; Leslie and Philippe Gache; Katrina Rice Schmidt; Ian Mondul
Subject: September 8, 2026 City Council Meeting - Ordinance No. 974 - Relevance of 1917 and 1971 Deed Restrictions
Dear Mayor and Members of the City Council – My name is Mike Borders, a resident of the City of Ojai for over 21 years, and active member of the Ojai Valley Tennis Club (having served as President and Director Emeritus among other positions for many years). I have been involved in the so-called Ojai “pickleball wars” since the issue was first considered by the City Council in April 2019. Since then, this matter has generated more public interest and controversy than virtually any other matter considered by the Council. And it is well past time for the Council to act to FINALLY reach a resolution that puts all the past arguments and animosity behind us. For all the reasons underlying the March and April 2023 Final Report and unanimous recommendations of the Parks & Rec Commission, and in light of subsequent events including most significantly the City’s expenditure of over $600,000 to develop the new pickleball complex at Soule Park, the City should adopt Ordinance No. 974 to confirm that the Libbey Park tennis courts are to be reserved for tennis activities only, and for no other recreational activities, subject to a carve-out for annual Ojai Day activities.

Relevance of Mr. Libbey's 1917 Deed
One of the arguments advanced by Tim Kraut in a recent meeting in opposition to Ordinance No. 974 was that Upper Libbey Park, including the Upper Libbey tennis courts, was deeded by Mr. Libbey to the City in 1917. It is true that Mr. Libbey had purchased the area now known as Upper Libbey Park, including the dirt tennis courts, in roughly 1910. But it is important to realize that the tennis courts had previously been installed by the tennis club. It is also important to understand that Mr. Libbey’s deed, actually presented publicly at the very first Ojai Day celebration in April 1917, was not to the City, but rather to the Ojai Civic Association. Indeed the Civic Association continued to own and maintain the entirety of Upper Libbey Park from 1917 until 1971, a period of 54 years, during which period the tennis courts were paved and repaved, the bleachers constructed, and the tennis complex jointly maintained for the public’s enjoyment by the tennis club and 328
2 the Civic Association. In 1971, the Civic Association deeded the Park to the City.
1971 Ojai Civic Association Deed Restrictions.

The Deed from the Civic Association contained a general condition subsequent that the Park was to be used as a “public park and place of recreation and pleasure of the people of the Ojai Valley.” This condition subsequent (the violation of which theoretically could cause the property to revert to the Civic Association) was a restatement of the same condition subsequent contained in the 1917 deed from Mr. Libbey. Given the passage of time and the current legal doctrine of changed circumstances, it is extremely unlikely that the property would ever revert to Mr. Libbey’s heirs. Further, it is beyond question that the property has continuously been used as a public park and place of recreation and pleasure of the people of the Ojai Valley – thus, it is virtually impossible that a court would conceivably find a breach of this condition subsequent sufficient to justify the reversion of the Park to the Civic Association (and certainly not to Mr. Libbey’s estate). Any assertion to the contrary is plain and simple poppycock.

The Deed from the Civic Association to the City contains some additional covenants (i.e., simple promises) by the City not contained in the 1917 deed from Mr. Libbey. As pointed out by Mr. Kraut, the City covenanted to make appropriate portions of the Park “available for a tennis tournament, music festival, and similar nonprofit civic, cultural, and recreational events such as have been conducted in the past and may reasonably be expected to continue or expand in the future.” Nothing contained in this language can reasonably be read as referring to pickleball (which did not exist in 1971); rather, this language clearly, by its plain meaning, refers to any continuation or expansion of The Ojai Tennis Tournament or the Ojai Music Festival. In the last 55 years, it seems crystal clear that the City has complied with this covenant.

The adoption of Ordinance No. 974 is wholly consistent with the City’s longstanding policy of not introducing or allowing pickleball or any other non-tennis recreational activity, such as paddle tennis, roller skating, roller blading, court soccer, skateboarding, and bike racing on the Libbey Park tennis courts. I strongly urge the Council to adopt Ordinance No. 974.

Mike Borders
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From: Zach Buchman <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 7, 2026 9:36 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Support for Ordinance No.974
To members of the Ojai City Council,
My name is Zach Buchman - I live here in Ojai with my wife and daughter. While the demands of caring for a 2-year-old mean that I won't be able to attend tomorrow's meeting in person, I wanted to voice my support for Ordinance 974.

I have been a lifelong tennis player, and I am so grateful to have a dedicated public space for the game at Libbey Park. Their amazing condition and the tennis community they foster were among the reasons I moved here.

I feel that the proposed ordinance is the right move. This is clearly an issue that people get fired up about (perks of living in Ojai, I guess), and I understand the passion for pickleball - I also play! But making sure Libbey Park is available for tennis is important to me and the many others I've met through playing tennis in town. They are the only courts I currently have access to, and their good condition and availability for tennis is something I care about preserving.

I briefly attended another hearing on this issue a few months ago, and it seems to me the contentiousness could be brought down considerably with a final ordinance making it clear that the Libbey Park tennis courts are for tennis, and the Soule Park pickleball courts are for pickleball.

Thank you for reading and all best,
Zach Buchman
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